Work begins at 67/Highland/Dye
Construction activities on state Route 67 at Highland Valley/Dye Road to improve the intersection will begin on Thursday, June 2, with crews placing construction signs and marking underground utilities, said Caltrans.
The state transportation agency is partnering with the county to improve the traffic flow and said the project will take about a year to complete.
Most construction activities will take place weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., but weekend and overnight work will be scheduled as needed, said Caltrans.
Motorists can expect to see barrel type barriers along the roadway to delineate the work areas from live traffic, but the intersection will remain open for the duration of the project.
The project will widen SR-67 from two to four lanes through the intersection. It includes reconfiguring the intersection to accommodate commercial truck turns, adding a second left-turn lane onto the highway from Dye Road and Highland Valley Road, and adding an equestrian trail on the north side of both roads. Other improvements include push-button pedestrian crossings, upgraded drainage and Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant concrete curbs.
The $14 million project is aimed at reducing existing and future traffic congestion and addressing mobility concerns due to peak hour traffic delays. It is funded with state and county dollars, according to Caltrans, which reminds motorists to drive with caution and “Be Work Zone Alert.”