LAKEPORT – The Lake County Department of Public Works reports that work on the Soda Bay Road/Mission Rancheria Road realignment project has begun.

Beginning on Wednesday, Aug. 4, Mission Rancheria Road will be subject to single-lane controlled traffic between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Up to 15-minute delays can be expected.

Starting Thursday, Aug. 5, Soda Bay Road from Big Valley Road to Stone Drive will be closed to through traffic 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The closure will be in effect through August.

Through traffic will be detoured around Soda Bay Road at Stone Drive and Big Valley.

Local traffic and those traveling to Konocti Vista Casino will be allowed access down Soda Bay Road.

The public is urged to drive with caution in the area.

For more information call the Lake County Department of Public Works, 707-263-2341.