Caltrans District 2 has released its planned weekly lane closure schedule for Northern California highways spanning Lassen, Plumas, Tehama, and Shasta counties for the week of October 18 through October 24, 2026.
Motorists traveling through northeastern California, particularly across Lassen and Plumas counties, should anticipate minor delays and plan extra travel time for ongoing maintenance, utility work, pavement repairs, and highway safety projects.
Weekly Lane Closures & Traffic Impacts
Highway 36 (Lassen County)
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Location: 0.4 miles east of Route 44 to 0.6 miles west of County Road A-1.
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Impacts: Conventional highway, one-way traffic control. Left shoulder and right shoulder closures.
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Work Schedule:
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Guardrail Repair: Monday, Oct. 19 & Tuesday, Oct. 20 (8:01 AM – 3:30 PM).
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Shoulder Work: Wednesday, Oct. 21 (8:15 AM – 3:30 PM).
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Estimated Delays: Up to 15 minutes.
Highway 36 (Lassen County — West of Route 44)
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Location: 4.7 miles west to 6.7 miles west of Route 44.
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Impacts: Conventional highway, one-way traffic control. Left and right shoulder closures.
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Work Schedule: Drainage Cleaning on Thursday, Oct. 22 (8:30 AM – 3:30 PM).
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Estimated Delays: Up to 15 minutes.
Highway 70 (Plumas/Lassen Corridor)
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Location: Post mile U 2.594 to U 3.502.
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Impacts: Conventional highway right shoulder closure.
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Work Schedule: Utility Work active daily from Monday, Oct. 19 through Thursday, Oct. 22 (7:30 AM – 5:30 PM).
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Estimated Delays: None reported.
Highway 139 (Lassen County — Eagle Lake / Spalding Corridor)
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Location: 2.4 miles north of Horse Lake Rd to 6.9 miles south of Eagle Lake Rd (Spalding).
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Impacts: Conventional highway, one-way traffic control affecting Lanes #1 and #2.
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Work Schedule: Pavement Work daily from Monday, Oct. 19 through Friday, Oct. 23 (7:01 AM – 7:01 PM).
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Estimated Delays: Up to 15 minutes.
Highway 139 (Lassen College Corridor)
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Location: 2.6 miles north of Lassen College to 3.2 miles south of Rice Canyon Rd.
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Impacts: Conventional highway, one-way traffic control. Left and right shoulder closures.
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Work Schedule: Drainage Cleaning on Friday, Oct. 23 (8:01 AM – 3:30 PM).
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Estimated Delays: Up to 15 minutes.
Highway 147 (Plumas & Lassen Counties)
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Location: 0.5 miles north of Plumas/Lassen County Line to 0.3 miles south of Route 36.
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Impacts: Conventional highway, one-way traffic control affecting Lanes #1 and #2.
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Work Schedule: Utility Work daily from Monday, Oct. 19 through Friday, Oct. 23 (7:01 AM – 7:01 PM).
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Estimated Delays: Up to 8 minutes.
Highway 395 (Lassen County)
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Doyle Area (PM R21.0 – R23.0):
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Location: 3.2 miles south to 1.2 miles south of Doyle.
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Impacts: One-way traffic control, left and right shoulder closures.
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Work Schedule: Accident Investigation on Monday, Oct. 19 (9:01 AM – 2:01 PM).
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Estimated Delays: Up to 15 minutes.
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Litchfield Area (PM 72.57 – 73.5):
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Location: Litchfield to 1 mile north of Litchfield.
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Impacts: Left shoulder and right shoulder closures.
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Work Schedule: Utility Work active daily from Monday, Oct. 19 through Friday, Oct. 23 (7:01 AM – 6:01 PM).
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Estimated Delays: None reported.
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Caltrans Reminders for Drivers
Move Over Law: California law requires drivers to move over a lane, or slow down if changing lanes is unsafe, when approaching flashing lights on emergency or maintenance vehicles. Always reduce speed in work zones and obey flaggers and signs.
For real-time highway conditions and updates, travelers can check quickmap.dot.ca.gov or call 1-800-427-ROAD.
