Highway Update: Winds temporarily subside in the Valleys bringing Caltrans and RCTC projects back into focus

Road construction. Valley News/Adobe Stock photo
With a lull in the fierce Santa Ana winds that hit the Valley cities in the last few weeks California Department of Transportation and Riverside County Transportation Commission workers and contractors are back at work catching up on the work lost. Still more, but less strong Santa Ana winds have been predicted this week, so more delays may be possible.During the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, Caltrans did not close any lanes through Jan. 21. The unpredictable wind events predicted this week still could cause more highway project changes. Be aware of the changing conditions. Also motorists should be advised, due to the prolonged period without rain in our area, resulting in the extreme fire danger, Southern California Edison again may elect to make Public Safety Power Shutoffs
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