Caltrans
Coverage of Caltrans in the Nexus archive.
- What is causing the overnight Bay Bridge backups, leaving drivers frustrated? Caltrans responds
Caltrans is considering changes after complaints about growing overnight delays on the Bay Bridge. Drivers are frustrated by the increasing traffic backups during nighttime hours.
- Caltrans truck involved in crash on 5 Freeway in Pacoima
A Caltrans work truck collided with another vehicle on the northbound 5 Freeway in Pacoima near the 118 Freeway on Thursday morning. The incident was reported at approximately 10:50 a.m., with Sky5's Rich Prickett arriving at the scene by 11:30 a.m.
- Tone-deaf praise for encampment cleanup enrages locals: ‘Somewhat Clean California’
A Central Valley Caltrans crew praised their efforts for a homeless encampment cleanup, but locals criticized the work as incomplete and tone-deaf. The cleanup, labeled 'Somewhat Clean California,' has drawn anger from community members.
- 210 Freeway closed due to big rig crash in Sylmar
A big rig crash on the 210 Freeway in Sylmar caused its eastbound closure near Roxford Street. Three injured victims were hospitalized, with one in critical condition. Caltrans and Hazmat crews are cleaning up diesel fuel and debris.
- L.A. motorists keep driving despite soaring gas costs, data finds
Los Angeles drivers continue to use roads and freeways despite gas prices exceeding $6 per gallon. Reuters analysis of Caltrans data suggests drivers have become accustomed to high fuel costs.
- Fallen giant redwood blocks California highway
A fallen redwood temporarily blocked Northern California’s Avenue of the Giants in Humboldt County. Caltrans workers began clearing the tree from Highway 254.
- Caltrans brings down giant boulder along highway to Yosemite National Park
Caltrans crews performed a controlled removal of a giant boulder along Highway 140 in Mariposa County to ensure safe passage to Yosemite National Park. The construction was done near Briceburg. The event was captured on video showing the boulder collapsing into the roadway.
- Investigators probe 110 freeway fire after mattresses, debris found in smoldering tunnel
A fire erupted in a freeway tunnel managed by Caltrans, shutting down traffic outside the L.A. Port complex. A Los Angeles City Council member is demanding answers from Caltrans. The fire was found to have mattresses and debris in the smoldering tunnel.
- 110 Freeway could have structural damage as homeless camp continues to burn, officials say
The 110 Freeway in San Pedro remains closed due to a fire burning in a homeless encampment beneath the freeway, with concerns about potential structural damage. Firefighters are still battling the blaze, and road crews are unable to assess the freeway's integrity while it burns. The situation is being monitored by officials.
- Caltrans announces Highway 18 closures near Big Bear Lake
Caltrans will fully close portions of Highway 18 near Big Bear Lake next week for a repaving project. The Big Bear Fire Department warned of potential delays and advised using alternate routes.
- Caltrans truck fire triggers explosion, shuts down 110 Freeway overnight
A Caltrans construction truck caught fire and exploded on the 110 Freeway in Carson, leading to an overnight shutdown. The incident occurred around 11:54 PM Thursday near 223rd Street, with the California Highway Patrol responding to the scene.