Traffic Alert: Heavy Equipment Transport Coming Through Napa

NAPA, CA — A heavy equipment transport operator will be escorted through the city of Napa on Friday by the California Highway Patrol, the city said in a traffic alert.

This may impact traffic on certain roadways throughout the day, but the presence of the CHP escort will ensure the safety of the community and motorists, city officials said. A utility escort will also be present to facilitate the safe pass-through of utility infrastructure.

"Please be aware that the vehicle will be moving at slow speeds and will, at times, use more than one lane of travel," the city said. "Again, the CHP escort will facilitate the safe transportation through all roadways."

The heavy transport operator will arrive from westbound state Highway 12 east, and then travel onto state Highway 29 North sometime after the morning commute has subsided. It was expected to travel through the following roadways from mid-morning until the transport operator continues up-valley toward Calistoga:

• Highway 12
• Highway 121
• Old Sonoma Road
• Buhman Road (Congress Valley Road)
• Browns Valley Road
• Redwood Road
• Highway 29 North

Motorists were asked to drive with caution; to avoid delays, avoid these roadways if possible.