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Facebook post from Caltrans District 1:

HEADS UP, RIO DELL: Starting Monday morning (6/8), crews plan to begin shifting U.S. 101 northbound traffic over to the southbound Eel River Bridge as part of the Eel River Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project. CHP will be present, so please slow down for the safety of our contractors and crews.

This project has progressed over the years as the northbound bridge in Rio Dell was identified as having seismic vulnerabilities. The project includes seismic retrofit work, replacing portions of the bridge structure, and improving the bridge approach so this key North Coast connection is better prepared for the long haul.

Travelers should expect lane closures and slowdowns in the area while traffic is shifted and crews continue work. Construction is anticipated to continue in phases through 2030, so thanks for slowing down, staying alert, and giving crews room to work safely.

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