Traffic alert: Drivers should expect long delays on Bechelli Lane this week
If it’s possible, drivers will want to avoid the Bechelli Lane corridor this week.
Asphalt grinding and paving on Bechelli Lane from Cypress Avenue to Hartnell Avenue and on Leila Avenue between Bechelli and Beverly Drive is taking place through Friday.
Redding’s public works department says to expect long delays.
“The city of Redding is advising all motorists to drive with caution and when approaching these areas or avoid them, if possible,” the city said in a news release.
Grinding and paving will start as early as 4 a.m. and there will be flaggers and pilot cars used to help vehicles navigate the area. Work could go as late as 6 p.m. each day.
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Officials said drivers should expect to encounter traffic delays of up to 20 minutes. Other work on Bechelli south of Hartnell will continue, too.
Crews will be closing some lanes to traffic during the work
The work is being done by Tullis Inc., and it’s part of the $9.5 million Bechelli Lane Improvements Active Transportation Project that is bringing continuous sidewalks, bicycle lane enhancements, better pedestrian crossings and other improvements from Cypress Avenue to the new Costco at South Bonnyview Road and Bechelli Lane.
Loma Vista Drive between Bechelli and Churn Creek Road also is part of the project.
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