Recent Seismic Activity Forces Emergency Repairs to SR36

Recent earthquakes have damaged the newly completed roadway over Fredonyer Summit, prompting Caltrans to undertake emergency repairs. Caltrans officials stated that the seismic activity caused buckling in the roadway, necessitating grinding and smoothing of the pavement over various fault lines. Following further seismic activity, permanent... Read More.

Caltrans Begins Quake and Slide Repairs to SR36, 89

Prepare for a slowdown-emergency roadway repairs begin today over Fredonyer Summit due to earthquake damage. Recent quakes near Lake Almanor have caused uneven surfaces along the stretch of the highway just east of Coppervale on SR36.Caltrans District 2 and contractors say it will cost... Read More.

Fatal Collision on SR36 Near Mineral

A woman has died and a driver sustains major injuries after colliding with a tree on SR 36. Yesterday afternoon Rick Lizotte aged 62 of Los Molinos was driving near Mineral when his Lincoln MKZ left the roadway and struck a tree. His female... Read More.