How do I report a problem to Caltrans?
Report highway emergencies to 911 or the California Highway Patrol immediately. To get general information about Caltrans and its services, please contact us at (916) 654-5266.
How do I report road hazards in California?
The purpose of the nationwide toll-free telephone number is to provide the public with an easily recognizable telephone number that can be used to contact the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
What do Caltrans do?
The State of California, Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is responsible for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of the California State Highway System, as well as that portion of the Interstate Highway System within the state’s boundaries.
What is the role of traffic management?
Traffic management involves supporting workers on the road by providing safety equipment such as cones and barrier fences, as well as putting up traffic lights and diverting traffic through a series of road closures and diversions.
Is Caltrans part of the State of California?
How do I file a claim for pothole damage in California?
File the claim by sending the completed and signed original form with your supporting documents to the appropriate Caltrans District Claims Office. To determine the proper place to file your form, you must know the county in which your incident occurred. Each county is covered by a specific District Claims Office.
What does the maintenance and Traffic Operations Division do?
The Maintenance and Traffic Operations Division is responsible for providing day-to-day highway service to the traveling public. Field Maintenance personnel are strategically headquartered in 22 different locations throughout District 2; geographically, the second largest of Caltrans’ 12 districts.
What does Caltrans do for traffic investigations?
Caltrans Headquarters Division of Maintenance ‘California Roadsides – A New Perspective’ Report (PDF) Traffic Investigations office provides specialized services and support in the areas of signing, striping, traffic accident investigation, traffic census, speed limits and traffic modeling.
How do I contact Caltrans for highway conditions?
CLICK HERE You can also call 1-800-427-7623 for current highway conditions. The upcoming projected future work listed below are subject to change. Special Programs include areas in which Caltrans is involved with the public to improve the quality of transportation in California. Some of these programs include the following:
What does a Caltrans field technician do?
Field Maintenance personnel are strategically headquartered in 22 different locations throughout District 2; geographically, the second largest of Caltrans’ 12 districts. Field crews are responsible for daily maintenance of their assigned highway segments.