NORTH COAST, Calif. – Caltrans will begin emergency repairs of the U.S. Highway 101 Perkins Street overcrossing in Ukiah at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29.

The overpass was damaged on Sept. 14 when it was struck by an overheight load on a truck, Caltrans reported.

Southbound traffic on U.S. Highway 101 will be restricted to one lane, and motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. 

The southbound onramp from Perkins to Highway 101 also will be closed, and motorists will be directed to use the southbound Gobbi Street onramp.

This traffic control is anticipated to last up to two weeks, 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

In addition, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sept. 30 through Oct. 3,  Friday evening through Monday morning, there will be one-way traffic control on Perkins Street and motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.