State Advertises $9.5 Million Highway 299 Pavement and Culvert Project Near Burnt Ranch

TRINITY VILLAGE, Calif. — Motorists who use State Route 299 near Burnt Ranch should be aware of a new state highway contract solicitation covering pavement and drainage improvements in the area. Caltrans advertised the work on October 26, 2026, with an estimated project value of about $9.5 million.

Where the work is proposed

The notice identifies a section of State Route 299 from approximately 0.5 mile east of Gray Creek Road to 1 mile east of Trinity River Bridge No. 05-0006, near Burnt Ranch in Trinity County. The scope includes removing the upper layer of existing asphalt and placing new hot-mix asphalt, replacing culverts and replacing roadway delineation. Those improvements aim to address pavement and drainage infrastructure rather than add an entirely new highway.

The published procurement record for contract 02-0J53U4 lists December 2, 2026, at 2 p.m. Pacific time as the bid deadline and approximately 140 working days as the project duration once work proceeds.

What residents should not assume

The advertisement represents a bidding stage, not an announcement that a contractor has been selected or that construction has started. The record does not establish a current closure of Highway 299, and the project estimate is not a final contract award.

This stretch of road is an important corridor for rural communities along the Trinity River. When roadwork begins, drivers may need to plan for construction traffic control or delays, but any such restrictions must be checked against current Caltrans notices rather than predicted in advance.

Where to check conditions

Before traveling, use Caltrans QuickMap for real-time traffic conditions or California Highway Information for reported restrictions. Caltrans bid and construction information is available at dot.ca.gov/work-with-caltrans.

Illustrative road photograph: Mark Basarab / Unsplash. This is not the section of Highway 299 in the bid notice.

Sources: State procurement listing, contract 02-0J53U4, published October 26, 2026; Project bid document listing.

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