Traveling the Feather River Canyon Next week will be difficult as Caltrans plans a 3-hour closure along SR70.
Caltrans is working in the Shady Rest area as part of the Cresta Bridge and Roadway Rehabilitation project, addressing debris slides from heavy rains over the past few years.
Next Tuesday, September 10th, if you are planning to travel through the Feather River Canyon you’ll need to plan around the expected 3-hour closure from 8 am to 11 am. Caltrans officials say there will be no detours around the closure.
During this time, crews will use cranes to set and place precast concrete beams for the new bridge deck at Bear Creek, part of the $58.8 million project to restore and elevate the roadway. The Cresta project will elevate the roadway by 5 feet and fortify the embankment to prevent future flooding. This project, which began in February 2023, is expected to be completed by summer 2025.
For updates on current road conditions and to plan your travel, visit Caltrans Quickmap.
Photo courtesy Caltrans District 3
