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A winter storm is affecting travel conditions in the Sierra Nevada with heavy snow and icy roads expected to persist.

Scattered showers in Southern California this weekend

Sierra Nevada facing a rare blizzard warning

Caltrans held traffic on I-80 due to heavy snow and multiple spinouts, advising against travel in the Sierra Nevada.

Interstate 80 and Lake Tahoe hit hard by ongoing blizzard

Caltrans facing challenges with snow removal during severe conditions

Interstate 80 in Tahoe region reopened for passenger vehicles with tire chain requirements.

Travel on I-80 expected to resume for big rigs later in the day after blizzard conditions have subsided.

A highway construction project may cause motorists to miss the critical exit for Tahoe, leading to possible downtown Sacramento congestion.

Caltrans plans to build an undercrossing to reduce collisions at a deadly Highway 101 intersection in northern San Luis Obispo County.

A multi-lane pothole in Oakland caused numerous flat tires and traffic delays on December 27.

Caltrans closed I-5 at the Grapevine due to hazardous winter weather, recommending alternative routes until conditions improve.

Highway 330 closure impacting access to Big Bear Lake due to wildfire damage; single-lane reopening expected in December.

Nighttime lane closures on the Bay Bridge for maintenance will cause minor congestion for late-night drivers until May 2025.

Gilman Street will be closed for construction, requiring detours as crews redesign the chaotic Eastshore Freeway interchange.

Caltrans is resuming a $5.4 million paving project on Highway 1, expected to last three weeks with possible lane closures.

The northbound University Avenue off-ramp from U.S. Highway 101 will be closed for construction from Friday night to Monday morning.

Caltrans is implementing lane closures on State Route 99 due to bridge work and electrical maintenance, with no set time for full reopening.

Drivers on southbound Interstate 680 should expect lane closures between San Ramon and Pleasanton for repaving, leading to traffic congestion.

Caltrans is improving State Route 9, closing it for safety and maintenance before winter.

Local businesses are affected by confusing road closure signs impacting customer access.

Highway 1 at Rocky Creek will be fully closed for 24 hours for road repairs.

Highway 1 has reopened with a new signal system, allowing one-way traffic past a rockslide. Residents and non-residents can access Big Sur without convoy restrictions.

An unhoused man is fighting to protect his Dia de los Muertos altar honoring his service dog, threatened by Caltrans for being on state property.

Governor Newsom taps Caltrans to clear homeless camps near freeways in Oakland.

Partnership between Caltrans and Oakland City Council aims to address homelessness and safety near highways.

An unhoused father transformed a neglected area into a holiday display only to have it removed by Caltrans, leaving them with nothing.

The governor's budget cuts prioritize freeways over active transportation programs, undermining climate change efforts.

CalBike's report reveals Caltrans' successes and shortcomings in implementing Complete Streets for biking, walking, and transit.

The California Bike Summit offers workshops and sessions, including a discussion on 'Complete Streets on Caltrans Corridors.' Senator Wiener's Complete Streets bill, S.B. 960, aims to improve road safety for all users.

S.B. 960 focuses on improving bicycle and pedestrian safety in state highway projects by requiring Caltrans to adopt clear targets and document progress.

San Simeon is facing severe decline in tourism due to highway closures, significantly impacting local businesses.

Caltrans has delayed reopening Highway 1, critical for tourism, causing uncertainty for San Simeon's economy.

Highway 1 section plagued by landslides to partially reopen in July, allowing Big Sur residents to avoid convoys.

Highway 1 remains closed from Cambria to Big Sur due to serious slide issues, with no reopening expected in 2024.

Ongoing slope issues at Regent's Slide delay Highway 1 reopening to 2025, affecting connectivity for Central Coast communities.

Future travel on Highway 1 through Big Sur is delayed until 2025 due to ongoing repairs from landslides.

Highway 1 repairs at Regent's Slide halted due to new cracks indicating further slide activity, ensuring crew safety and delaying project timeline.

Major closure of Southbound I-680 in East Bay this weekend for paving work; expect delays but long-term road improvements are forthcoming.

Tourists and locals stranded in Big Sur on Easter weekend due to Highway 1 closure

Caltrans closed a 1.4-mile stretch of Highway 1 for safety assessments, leaving 1,600 people stranded

Caltrans will conduct significant roadwork on major highways, causing expected traffic delays this week.

Traffic disruptions due to two big rig crashes on California highways resulted in significant backups during the Wednesday morning commute.

A horse was struck and killed by a sedan and a semi-truck on a busy freeway in City of Industry.

Caltrans officials used a loader and dump truck to remove the dead horse from the carpool lane.

Grass fire caused road closure on Interstate 580 in Livermore, leading to traffic delays during the morning commute.

A dump truck collided with a freeway sign, causing significant traffic delays on I-680 for over seven hours during the morning commute.