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Mad River Bridges Project Regulatory Bicycle Detour Established

Caltrans District 1 Director Charles Fielder announced today that Caltrans has established a regulatory bicycle detour at the Mad River Bridges Replacement Project on Route 101 in Humboldt County near McKinleyville. The goal of the detour is to maintain safe passage for all users of the State highway.

"The intent of this detour is to provide for the safety of bicyclists as well as highway workers and the traveling public," said Fielder. "Take a minute, take the detour."

The mandatory bicycle detour largely follows the Pacific Coast Bike Route from the Guintoli Lane Overcrossing to the School Road Overcrossing via the Hammond Trail and is due to construction activities and reduced shoulder widths. Bicyclists are advised to follow detour signs and not to risk a citation from law enforcement. A map is available [PDF 792K].

This detour is anticipated to be in place until fall 2011. The project is anticipated to be complete by winter 2012.