Lengthy Malcolm Dixon detour underway in El Dorado Hills

El Dorado County's Department of Transportation, in conjunction with CTA Engineering & Surveying and GradeTek Inc., has implemented a temporary road detour along Malcolm Dixon Road in El Dorado Hills, beginning Monday, and continuing until approximately Dec. 31. The detour will begin west of Clarinda Way and end east of Casa Robles Road. Vehicles will be directed to use the temporary alignment while traveling through the construction zone. The Malcolm Dixon Road detour will allow for the reconstruction of Malcolm Dixon Road and the construction of the new intersection at Malcolm Dixon Cutoff Road. Reversing traffic control operations will be in place for a portion of the closure, with exact dates reflected by the on-site signage. The reversing control traffic operations will allow for the widening of Malcolm Dixon Road from west of Alta Vista Court to the new intersection at Malcolm Dixon Cutoff Road. Motorists are advised to slow down through the work zone and expect delays during construction. Motorists are also advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work zone in order to arrive at their destinations on time or use alternate routes to avoid the construction area.