Caltrans

A San Juan Capistrano homeowner claims Caltrans crews have used his property without permission for years, expressing frustration over what he describes as unauthorized activity. He alleges the agency is bullying residents by disregarding property rights.

Caltrans is considering changes after complaints about growing overnight delays on the Bay Bridge. Drivers are frustrated by the increasing traffic backups during nighttime hours.

A Caltrans work truck collided with another vehicle on the northbound 5 Freeway in Pacoima near the 118 Freeway on Thursday morning. The incident was reported at approximately 10:50 a.m., with Sky5's Rich Prickett arriving at the scene by 11:30 a.m.

A Central Valley Caltrans crew praised their efforts for a homeless encampment cleanup, but locals criticized the work as incomplete and tone-deaf. The cleanup, labeled 'Somewhat Clean California,' has drawn anger from community members.

A big rig crash on the 210 Freeway in Sylmar caused its eastbound closure near Roxford Street. Three injured victims were hospitalized, with one in critical condition. Caltrans and Hazmat crews are cleaning up diesel fuel and debris.

Los Angeles drivers continue to use roads and freeways despite gas prices exceeding $6 per gallon. Reuters analysis of Caltrans data suggests drivers have become accustomed to high fuel costs.

A fallen redwood temporarily blocked Northern California’s Avenue of the Giants in Humboldt County. Caltrans workers began clearing the tree from Highway 254.

Caltrans crews performed a controlled removal of a giant boulder along Highway 140 in Mariposa County to ensure safe passage to Yosemite National Park. The construction was done near Briceburg. The event was captured on video showing the boulder collapsing into the roadway.

A fire erupted in a freeway tunnel managed by Caltrans, shutting down traffic outside the L.A. Port complex. A Los Angeles City Council member is demanding answers from Caltrans. The fire was found to have mattresses and debris in the smoldering tunnel.

The 110 Freeway in San Pedro remains closed due to a fire burning in a homeless encampment beneath the freeway, with concerns about potential structural damage. Firefighters are still battling the blaze, and road crews are unable to assess the freeway's integrity while it burns. The situation is being monitored by officials.

Caltrans will fully close portions of Highway 18 near Big Bear Lake next week for a repaving project. The Big Bear Fire Department warned of potential delays and advised using alternate routes.

A Caltrans construction truck caught fire and exploded on the 110 Freeway in Carson, leading to an overnight shutdown. The incident occurred around 11:54 PM Thursday near 223rd Street, with the California Highway Patrol responding to the scene.