Every year Caltrans Maintenance and Geotechnical engineers complete field reviews to assess slopes on state routes for rockfall and other issues that may affect travel in mountainous regions.

Caltrans said the safety of the traveling public is its No. 1 priority.

Rain, wind, snow, fires and other natural disasters occur throughout California all year long affecting state routes.

In the video above, see how Caltrans scaling crews are part of the big picture to keep highways open and safe for motorists to get to and from their destinations.

This News Flash is the 231st in a series of videos highlighting Caltrans’ activities that present the wide-ranging and critical work that Caltrans does to enhance California’s economy and livability.

To see more of these and other videos, search for #CaltransNewsFlash on Twitter or visit the Caltrans News Flash page.