District: 9 – Bishop

Contact: Byron Wolter 

Phone: (760) 937-2138

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Caltrans is Creating a Smoother Roadway in Northern Inyo County

What you need to know: U.S.395 north of Bishop will receive chip sealing to create a smoother driving experience.

INYO COUNTY — Drivers on U.S. 395 north of Bishop will experience a much smoother roadway after Caltrans and American Pavement Solutions complete the Mill Creek Chip Seal Project. The highway maintenance project will seal cracks or fissures in the pavement to rejuvenate and extend the lifespan of the highway between Pleasant Valley Dam Road and the Mono County line.

American Pavement Solutions was awarded the $2.2 million contract for the project. The chip seal work will require a layer of emulsified liquid pavement applied to the roadway followed by a layer of gravel using a spreader. Those layers will then be compacted on the roadway with rollers, smoothing out the highway surface.

The northbound lanes of U.S. 395 as seen before construction begins on the Mill Creek Chip Seal Project.   TRAFFIC IMPACT: Work hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions during work hours, with a speed limit reduced to 55 mph in the work zone. Drivers may experience brief delays. The Mill Creek Chip Seal project has 30 working days.   Work schedules are subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment or materials, or any construction-related issues.    Travelers are urged to be attentive to workers on the highway, slow for the cone zone, and move over whenever possible to remain clear of construction personnel and equipment. Be Safe and Be Work Zone Alert!   To get the latest information on conditions on the State Highway System, visit the Caltrans QuickMap site at quickmap.dot.ca.gov or download the app to your smartphone. You can also call the Road Condition Hotline at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623).