Fish Camp road-widening moves ahead; culverts, parking and winter access remain key concerns

Construction and safety: County and Caltrans representatives updated the Fish Camp Planning Advisory Council on the SilverTip highway widening project, saying underground utilities and culvert replacements are finished and that grading and base work will start soon as crews build up the road section. The update matters because the work changes traffic patterns, moves the general-store entrance and parking, and shifts winter maintenance responsibilities — all of which affect residents’ access and public safety. Officials said crews replaced two culverts with assistance from Caltrans, finished most underground work and have graded Fish Camp Lane, including a new right-turn lane and a new parking lot north of the general store. County staff said the new store entrance will be on the north side and the store site will be raised about 18 inches; the existing parking in front of the store will not be available from the highway once the project opens the Fish Camp Lane…