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Friday, December 1, 2017

SR-29 Tree Work in St Helena Completed Early Lane Reductions Canceled 12-1-17

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: December 1, 2017
District: 4-Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Vince.jacala@dot.ca.gov
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 29-Tunnel of Elms in St. Helena
Removal of Dead or Dying Trees
Work Completed on November 30, 2017
One-Way Traffic Controls Canceled

NAPA COUNTY— The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has completed the removal of 10 dead and/or dying elm trees on State Route-29 (SR-29) in St. Helena and canceled any remaining lane closures on SR-29 related to the tree removals.

The work started on Monday, November 27, 2017 and was completed on November 30, 2017.

The trees were located within the Tunnel of Elms on SR-29 between Pratt Avenue and Deer Park Road in St. Helena. Caltrans working with the City of St. Helena determined it necessary to remove the dead and/or dying trees to ensure the safety of the traveling public.

The tree maintenance and removal was scheduled to occur during three-weeks of work but was completed November 30.

During the work, crews also trimmed the remaining trees on SR-29.

Caltrans thanks motorists for their patience as we maintain California’s highways.
Please always #BeWorkZoneAlert.

For 24/7 traffic updates, follow 511.org: https://twitter.com/511SFBAY

Click on Caltrans Quickmaps: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

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Monday, November 27, 2017

SR-29 Tree Maintenance in St. Helena One-Way Traffic Controls Start Mon, Nov 27, 2017

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: November 8, 2017
District: 4-Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Vince.jacala@dot.ca.gov
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 29-Tunnel of Elms in St. Helena
One-Way Traffic Controls
For Removal of Ten Dead Trees
Starts Monday, November 27, 2017

NAPA COUNTY— The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is scheduled to remove 10 dead elm trees on State Route-29 (SR-29) starting Monday, November 27, 2017.

The trees are located within the Tunnel of Elms on SR-29 between Pratt Avenue and Deer Park Road in St. Helena. Caltrans working with the City of St. Helena has determined it is necessary to remove the dead trees to ensure the safety of the traveling public.

The tree maintenance and removal is scheduled to occur during approximately three-weeks of work starting Monday, November 27, 2017 until Saturday, December 16, 2017. Work will be scheduled starting at 8:30 AM until 2:30 PM each day Monday through Friday.

During the work, crews will also trim the remaining trees on SR-29. New trees are scheduled to be planted at a later date. All work is weather permitting.

One-Way Traffic Controls on SR-29
To ensure public and worker safety, one-way traffic controls will be in effect during the work on SR-29 between Pratt Avenue and Deer Park Road in St. Helena. Crews will alternate lane closures in both northbound and southbound directions. This will allow one traffic lane on SR-29 to remain open during the work. Flaggers will help direct traffic.

Motorists should expect delays and allow for extra travel time.

For 24/7 traffic updates, follow 511.org: https://twitter.com/511SFBAY
Click on Caltrans Quickmaps: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

Or follow us on Twitter: https://twitter/com/CaltransD4

Caltrans thanks you for your patience as we work to maintain California’s highways.

Please #BeWorkZoneAlert.
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