Emergency tree removal conducted on Highway 41 

– Caltrans conducted an emergency tree removal project near State Route 41 at Cerro Alto Road on Tuesday, May 30 and Wednesday, May 31 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Motorists will encounter one-way reversing traffic control during this two-day project with delays not to exceed 15 minutes.

This project involves removing one large Oak tree which fell onto a second tree. This work will be performed by the Caltrans San Luis Obispo Maintenance team and the San Luis Obispo/Santa Barbara Tree Crews. Caltrans reminds motorists to move over and slow down while driving through highway construction zones.

For traffic updates on other state highway projects in San Luis Obispo County, motorists can call Caltrans District 5 Public Affairs at (805) 549-3318 or visit the District 5 website.

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