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Caltrans District 1 announced this week that crews have completed the first phase of the Eureka-Arcata U.S. 101 Corridor Improvement Project and are gearing up for Phase 2. That means new traffic restrictions.

Starting next week, Caltrans will close the median at the Indianola Cutoff on Highway 101, restricting southbound access to and from Indianola Road. If, for example, you’re traveling south from Arcata to pick up a few things at the Chef’s Store or check on your unit at Rainbow Self-Storage you’ll want to take Old Arcata Road instead. 

“Travelers will still be able to access the Indianola Cutoff from northbound 101,” according to this post from Caltrans District 1. “The change is scheduled for September 4 and will be in effect for the duration of the Indianola Undercrossing Project which intends to enhance safety.”

Once the new project is completed — expected by the end of 2025 — the Indianola Cutoff will be extended to run underneath a newly constructed bridge, with Highway 101 traffic passing overhead.

Additional safety improvements include a half-signal at Airport Road, acceleration and deceleration lane improvements, bridge and rail replacements at Jacoby Creek and Gannon Slough, tide gate replacements, and closure of the median openings at Mid-City Motor World, Bracut Industrial Park and the Bayside Cutoff.

Check out the video below for a full rundown of what’s to come.

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