Caltrans is setting up one-way traffic control on Redwood Boulevard, starting this Friday, Dec. 8, as they near the completion of a critical construction project. The move, slated to begin at 3 p.m., is part of the final push to resolve issues stemming from the March landslides that wreaked havoc in Marin County. The one-way system will be in place alongside the bustling US-101 while Caltrans puts the finishing touches on its slide project, according to California Department of Transportation.
But it's not all stop-and-go for the locals; cyclists from Marin and Sonoma counties will finally get their due with Caltrans scheduling the restoration of a permanent bicycle path, providing a much-needed reprieve from the temporary detour that's been in place since July, so automobiles and pedal-pushers alike can once again roll through to Olompali State Historic Park, assuming of course their tires avoid the construction still ongoing along the retaining walls. Construction also continues on the southbound US-101 shoulder for the lower retaining wall.
Recall the chaos earlier in the year when a landslide was detected near Redwood Boulevard and Buck Center Drive, prompting PG&E to construct a temporary bypass, ensuring safe operations as the southbound lane of US-101 saw a shutdown over the March 25 weekend. The detour was a dance of logistical prowess as Caltrans, PG&E, and the County of Marin kept their eyes peeled, monitoring the precarious slide area.
And for those weary souls navigating the narrowed pathways, Caltrans extends their gratitude for the extended patience while they chisel away at ensuring the highways, bridges, and tunnels stand firm in our corner of the Golden State. "Caltrans thanks motorists and cyclists for their patience while we work to maintain our state's highways, bridges, and tunnels", per California Department of Transportation.
