Early Morning Utility Work May Cause Delays

Date:              September 7, 2012

District:         4 - Oakland

Contact:        Adam Priest 

Phone:          (510) 286-5543 office 

          

                                   

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Early Morning Utility Work May Cause Delays

Petaluma– This Sunday morning, September 9, 2012, between 6:15 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., the California Highway Patrol will stop traffic for 15 minutes at a time, northbound and southbound, on Route 101 in Petaluma, one thousand feet north of the East Washington overcrossing. The first traffic block will last from 6:15 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. The second will last from 6:45 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.

The rolling traffic blocks will enable PG&E to safely pull new overhead transmission wires across the freeway north of the East Washington overcrossing.

An Advanced Warning Changeable Message Sign is in place to alert drivers of this utility work.

Traffic delays are anticipated, and motorists are advised to plan for additional travel time. Motorists are also reminded that traffic violations in Maintenance and Construction zones are subject to double fines. Please “Slow for the Cone Zone”.

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