Ed. Note: The following is a news release courtesy of the California Department of Transportation.

Caltrans is planning to close portions of Highway 14 from the I-5 to Sand Canyon Road as part of a pavement rehabilitation project.

Closures are as follows and subject to change:

Monday, August 10, through Friday, August 14

Northbound SR-14

• 7 p.m. to 3 p.m. – Up to four lanes between I-5 and Sand Canyon Rd.
• 6 p.m. to 3 p.m. – On- and off- ramps CLOSED between Sierra Highway and Sand Canyon Rd.
• 7 p.m. to 2 p.m. – Connector from northbound I-5 CLOSED

Southbound SR-14

• 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. – Up to four lanes between Sand Canyon Rd and I-5
• 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. – On- and off- ramps CLOSED between Sand Canyon Rd. and Sierra Highway
• 11 p.m. to 4 p.m.  – Connector to southbound I-5 CLOSED

Friday, August 14, through Saturday, August 15

Northbound SR-14

• 7 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Up to four lanes between I-5 and Sand Canyon Rd.
• 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. – On- and off- ramps CLOSED between Sierra Highway and Sand Canyon Rd.
• 7 p.m. to 2 p.m. – Connector from northbound I-5 CLOSED

Southbound SR-14

• 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. – Up to four lanes between Sand Canyon Rd and I-5
• 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. – On- and off- ramps CLOSED between Sand Canyon Rd and Sierra Highway
• 11 p.m. to 4 p.m.– Connector to southbound I-5 CLOSED

This project may require FULL Freeway closures. Advance notices will be provided.

Detours will be posted. New pavement will improve mobility and enhance safety for motorists.  J McLoughlin Engineering Co. is the contractor on this $6 million project which is expected to complete in the summer of 2016.

Caltrans advises motorists to please Be Work Zone Alert.