NORTH COAST, Calif. – Caltrans reports that the following road projects will be taking place around the North Coast during the coming week.

Included are Mendocino County projects that may impact Lake County commuters.

Caltrans advises motorists to drive with caution when approaching work areas and to be prepared to stop at traffic control stations.

The Caltrans Traffic Operations Office has reviewed each project and determined that individual project delays are expected to be less than the statewide policy maximum of 30 minutes unless noted otherwise.

Caltrans will suspend most work on Northern California highways from Thursday, Dec. 24, through Sunday, Dec. 27, in observance of Christmas. However, in the case of unforeseen circumstances, it may be necessary for Caltrans crews to respond to emergency situations.

For updates to this list check QuickMap at www.dot.ca.gov or 1-800-GAS-ROAD (1-800-427-7623).

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

– PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work at Foothill Drive will begin on Monday, Dec. 28. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 29

– PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for tree work near the Route 281 junction on Monday, Dec. 28, and Tuesday, Dec. 29. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Highway Construction near the Route 281 junction will continue. One-way traffic controls will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.

Highway 175

– PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work east of Bottle Neck Road. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– Shoulder work from Old State Highway to Mill Street in Point Arena will begin on Monday, Dec. 28. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.

– Emergency work at Blue Slide Gulch will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

Highway 20

– Slide removal two miles west of Three Chop Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

Highway 101

– Emergency work near the Dora Creek Bridge will continue. Southbound lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic delays.

Highway 175

– PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work 2.5 miles east of Buckman Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 30. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.