The third and final season for the so-called Omega Curves Project is scheduled to resume this week on Highway 20, between Nevada City and the I-80 junction, weather permitting. And that means more delays for motorists on weekdays. But Cal Trans Public Information Officer John O’Connell says preparation activities must be completed first…

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O’Connell says the goal of the 62 and a half million dollar project is to make a 14-mile stretch less accident-prone. That includes realigning curves on two non-contiguous segments near White Cloud and Lowell HIll. Also, widening shoulders, to improve sight distances…

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This week, one-way traffic controls could be in effect through Friday, between 7am and 7pm, with waits of 20 to 25 minutes. O’Connell says crews hope to finish up by October.