Here's a question from a reader: What are the poles with the solar panels that are installed along Highway 101? M.W. The answer comes from Caltrans spokesman Robert Haus, who says they're transmission towers. Embedded in the pavement along Highway 101 are sensors that can track the number of vehicles [...]
We've had some questions from readers wondering about the hours of carpool lanes in Sonoma County and such, so we pitched them to Caltrans spokesman Robert Haus to answer: Why are the HOV lanes on 101 in Marin County just one direction in the morning and evening but both directions [...]
Here are a couple of questions from readers regarding Highway 101. First: I'm concerned with the amount of debris that is building up along the 101 concrete median divider from Windsor to Rohnert Park. Is the cleanup Caltrans' responsibility or the county or the city? It's becoming an eyesore and [...]
Here's a question from a Road Warrior reader: Is Caltrans done with its 101 work now, as what appears to be completed lanes have not been repaved and have bumps galore and confusing dents in the road, etc.? Tamara The answer comes from Caltrans spokesman Robert Haus. He said Caltrans [...]
Caltrans has pushed back its opening of the extra lanes between Rohnert Park Expressway south to Petaluma Boulevard North. Spokesman Robert Haus said the delay was because of weather issues. Instead of opening Wednesday, Haus said the southbound lane may open on Saturday and northbound lane on Tuesday. You can [...]
Caltrans is replacing slabs of Highway 101 between Healdsburg and Cloverdale, so drivers may encounter some traffic slowing. Spokesman Robert Haus said the concrete repairs are being done 24/7 and will continue for three to four more weeks, although no work will be done next week because of Thanksgiving. A [...]
Here's a question from a Road Warrior reader: Do you have any idea how long the repairs on Hwy. 128 between Healdsburg and Calistoga are going to last? They’ve been working on two bridges on that stretch of road for over two years now, with stoplights holding back traffic at [...]
Here's a question from a Road Warrior reader: I wonder if you can get insight as to when the traffic lights are going to be activated at the intersection of Vine Hill at 116. As a resident and daily user of that stretch, it's become even more perilous than before [...]
Caltrans plans pavement repairs Wednesday and Thursday nights in the Highway 101 construction zone between Santa Rosa Avenue and Rohnert Park Expressway. Spokesman Robert Haus said the work will be 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night and some traffic delays are expected. Follow the Road Warrior on Twitter via [...]
Some relief is coming for drivers tired of dealing with the Highway 101 construction from Rohnert Park to northern Petaluma. Caltrans spokesman Robert Haus said, weather permitting, the agency plans to open up in mid- to late November the extra north and southbound lanes on 101 from Rohnert Park Expressway [...]