Good news for U.S. Highway 101 at Last Chance Grade. Traffic is now open for two way traffic for the first time in nine years. The area remains prone to landslides but remains open for now, according to Cal Trans.Cal Trans reports the removal of tens of thousands of cubic yards of slide materials, the installation of wire mesh on slopes, geotechnical investigations, portable signal installations, construction of multiple stability- enhancing walls, wall repairs, drainage system installations, roadway realignment, paving, striping, installation of advanced warning beacons, signage installations and flagging operations. A new construction wall is planned for the Wilson Creek area in 2027.The Agency will make a Project presentation to the Transportation Commission before year’s end. The Draft Environmental Document (DED) will be released to the Public, shortly.#placement_573654_0_i{width:100%;max-width:550px;margin:0 auto;}var rnd = window.rnd || Math.floor(Math.random()*10e6);var pid573654 = window.pid573654 || rnd;var plc573654 = window.plc573654 || 0;var abkw = window.abkw || '';var absrc = 'https://ads.empowerlocal.co/adserve/;ID=181918;size=0x0;setID=573654;type=js;sw='+screen.width+';sh='+screen.height+';spr='+window.devicePixelRatio+';kw='+abkw+';pid='+pid573654+';place='+(plc573654++)+';rnd='+rnd+';click=CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER';var _absrc = absrc.split("type=js"); absrc = _absrc[0] + 'type=js;referrer=' + encodeURIComponent(document.location.href) + _absrc[1];document.write('');Early next year, after the DED has been released, the Public will have opportunity to weigh in on the Document.The Stakeholders Mitigation Workshop was held this past May.Yet to be determined is identifying the long-term solution. Two options remain active: consideration of a two lane tunnel or utilizing the existing road. You can read more about work toward the long-term solution at lastchancegrade.com googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1515727'); });