The Safety Improvement Project will construct a new traffic signal at the intersection of State Route 99 and Oswald Road to reduce collisions, improve traffic flow and accommodate future growth in the area. Work is projected to be complete by December, weather permitting. Photo courtesy of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)

SUTTER COUNTY, CA (MPG) – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is alerting motorists about detours on State Route 99 (SR 99) at Oswald Road as construction begins on a $15.8 million safety improvement project in Sutter County.

Oswald Road will be temporarily closed to through traffic in both directions for the next few months during construction as crews work on a new signal to improve safety at the intersection. Detour signs are posted to direct traffic to alternate routes. Access for emergency services will be maintained.

The project will construct a new traffic signal at the intersection of State Route 99 and Oswald Road to reduce collisions, improve traffic flow and accommodate future growth in the area. Work is projected to be complete by December, weather permitting.

This project is funded through Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, the State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) and a $1.7 million contribution from Sutter County.

Senate Bill 1 provides $5 billion in transportation funding annually, shared equally between state and local agencies. Road projects progress through construction phases more quickly based on the availability of Senate Bill 1 funds, including projects partially funded by Senate Bill 1.

To view the latest news and information on state and federal infrastructure investments, visit RebuildingCA.ca.gov, which contains data on state and federal funding.

Caltrans District 3 is responsible for maintaining and operating 4,385 lane miles in 11 Sacramento Valley and Northern Sierra counties. Caltrans reminds motorists to “Be Work Zone Alert” and slow in construction zones for the safety of travelers and crews performing these improvements.

The department will issue updates on X @CaltransDist3 and on Facebook at CaltransDistrict3. For real-time traffic information, click on Caltrans’ QuickMap or download the QuickMap app from the App Store or Google Play.