NORTH COAST, Calif. – A preconstruction open house for the Willits Bypass project on Route 101 will take place Tuesday, Oct. 23.

The public is invited to attend the drop in style open house from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Willits City Hall, 111 East Commercial St.

The project was awarded to the partnership of DeSilva Gates Construction and Flatiron West Inc.

Staff from Desilva Gates, Flatiron West and Caltrans will be on hand to answer questions about the project, which will relieve congestion, reduce delays, and improve safety for traffic and pedestrians along U.S. Route 101 through Willits in Mendocino County.