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04/20/2026 | Press release | Archived content
State Route 162 Oroville Rehabilitation Project Construction Begins
State Route 162 Oroville Rehabilitation Project Construction Begins
Published: Apr 20, 2026
District: District 3 - Marysville
Sergio Aceves, District 3 Director
Contact: Megan Reese (530) 682-6145
State Route 162 Oroville Rehabilitation Project Construction Begins
Project to Improve Pavement, Drainage and Safety Features through Oroville
OROVILLE - Caltrans is alerting motorists that construction activities are beginning today on the State Route 162 Oroville Rehabilitation Project. Work is scheduled to begin April 20 and continue through the construction season. Most construction activities are expected to occur at night and on weekends to help reduce impact to the traveling public.
During the first phase of work, crews will begin locating underground utilities and vacuum truck operations, along with site preparation, construction area signage installation, environmental controls, site survey work, and project setup activities. These startup activities will require intermittent traffic control along State Route 162.
Additional work, including pedestrian access modifications, roadway demolition, grading, and concrete work, is expected to begin in early May. Work is weather dependent and subject to change. The project will be active throughout the corridor, with work progressing in phases over the coming weeks.
During the first phase of work, crews will begin locating underground utilities and vacuum truck operations, along with site preparation, construction area signage installation, environmental controls, site survey work, and project setup activities. These startup activities will require intermittent traffic control along State Route 162.
Additional work, including pedestrian access modifications, roadway demolition, grading, and concrete work, is expected to begin in early May. Work is weather dependent and subject to change. The project will be active throughout the corridor, with work progressing in phases over the coming weeks.
Caltrans District 3 is responsible for maintaining and operating 4,385 lane miles in 11 Sacramento Valley and Northern Sierra counties. Caltrans reminds motorists to "Be Work Zone Alert" and slow in construction zones for the safety of travelers and crews performing these improvements.
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