A Caltrans-hired contractor on Tuesday plans to start installing
microwave vehicle detection and closed-circuit television systems
on Highway 156 from the Highway 101 separation to Fairview
Road.
A Caltrans-hired contractor on Tuesday plans to start installing microwave vehicle detection and closed-circuit television systems on Highway 156 from the Highway 101 separation to Fairview Road.
There are planned shoulder closures during the daytime hours from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. There also might be closures of the northbound Highway 101 to eastbound Highway 156 connector from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sundays through Thursdays, according to Caltrans. The public can expect minimal delays during the project, expected to be completed in June.
The systems will gather real-time traffic data so emergency personnel can quickly respond to incidents, according to Caltrans. They also will result in the timely activation of electronic message boards, highway advisory radio and updated information online.
Lee Wilson Electric Co. out of Arroyo Grande has been contracted for the $212,000 job, according to Caltrans.
