Full Closure on State Route 29 (SR-29) for Culvert Work Between Rutherford, Oakville in Napa County
Full closures occur Feb. 25-Feb. 28 between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning NAPA COUNTY — Caltrans has scheduled a full closure of State Route 29 (SR-29) beginning on February 25 through February 28 between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. the next mornings for culvert replacement work and road stabilization in between Rutherford […]
It’s official, the Vine Transit mascots have names thanks to Napa County students
The results are in, and Vine Transit’s beloved animal mascots officially have names, thanks to the creativity of local students across Napa County. More than 200 entries were submitted by TK-5th-grade students, making for tough judging. The Vine Transit Owl is now Ollie, named by Kimber, a student at Alta Heights Elementary, who summed it […]
NVTA awarded $6.8M federal grant to purchase hybrid buses
NAPA COUNTY, Calif. — Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) was awarded $6.8 million by the Federal Transit Administration for the purchase of six new Gillig hybrid-electric buses for its Vine Transit fleet. Funded by the Low or No Emission Vehicle Grant Program, it will allow NVTA to replace older diesel and unleaded buses that are […]
SR-29 St. Helena Tunnel of Elms tree maintenance starts Nov. 10, 2025
NAPA COUNTY- Caltrans has scheduled one-way traffic controls on State Route 29 (SR-29) just north of St. Helena within the Tunnel of Elms. Ten days of tree maintenance work are scheduled daily, starting at 8 PM until 3 P.M., from Monday, November 10, 2025, through Friday, November 21, 2025, within the Tunnel of Elms between […]
Nighttime Closures on State Route 29 from Sierra Avenue to Napa River Bridge Aug. 20—28
Caltrans continues repaving a 6.2-mile section of State Route 29 (SR-29) in Napa County between the Napa River (Butler) Bridge and Sierra Avenue on Wednesday, August 20, through Thursday, August 28, 2025. The repaving includes all northbound and southbound traffic lanes, shoulders, and ramps. On Wednesday, August 20, from 8 PM to Thursday, August 21, […]
Vine Transit Expands Route 29 BART Connection with Saturday service
Starting Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, Vine Transit will expand its popular Route 29 Napa-BART Connector to include Saturday service, offering nine roundtrips between Napa and the El Cerrito Del Norte BART station. The added Saturday service makes it easier than ever to plan a car-free day in San Francisco or the East Bay, enjoy a […]
Fixing Roads Faster: Measure U replaces Measure T in Napa County
As of July 1, 2025, Napa County’s replacement ½-cent transportation sales tax, Measure U, officially went into effect. It will generate an estimated $25 million annually to improve local streets and roads, totaling $1.2 billion by the time the measure sunsets in 2055. Replacing Measure T without increasing taxes, Measure U offers greater flexibility and […]
Soscol Junction Interchange Named Top 3 Finalist for State Transportation Award
Built in partnership with Caltrans District 4 and the Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA), Napa County’s Soscol Junction Interchange project was honored as a top three finalist in the Interchange Project category at the 36th annual California Transportation Foundation (CTF) Transportation Awards on June 12. Although Soscol Junction did not win, this prestigious recognition celebrates […]
Danielle Schmitz selected as Executive Director of Napa Valley Transportation Authority
NAPA, Calif. — The Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) Board appointed Danielle Schmitz as the agency’s new Executive Director effective July 1. Schmitz has served the agency since 2008, most recently as the Deputy Executive Director, and will succeed longtime Executive Director Kate Miller, who will retire on June 30 after 13 years of leadership. […]
Nighttime Closures on State Route 29 from Sierra Avenue to Napa River Bridge
Schedule: Monday, April 21 – Thursday, April 24, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. And Sunday April 27-Thursday May 1, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. NAPA COUNTY — Caltrans is scheduled to implement lane closures on State Route 29 (SR-29) from Sierra Avenue to Napa River Bridge from Sunday, April 21, to Thursday, April […]
First public meeting on Highway 29 improvements in American Canyon
Join the Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) for its first American Canyon SR29 Improvement Project community workshop. Learn about the project and give your feedback! When: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 — 5:30 to 7 p.m. Where: American Canyon City Hall Annex, 4381 Broadway St., suite 201, American Canyon The SR29 Corridor Improvement Project in American Canyon is a […]
Delays expected on Highway 29 in St. Helena due to tree work
Work on St. Helena’s Tunnel of Elms scheduled from Tuesday, Feb. 18, to Thursday, Feb. 28 NAPA COUNTY- Caltrans has scheduled one-way traffic controls on State Route 29 (SR-29) just north of St. Helena within the Tunnel of Elms, where 24 trees will be removed due to age and disease. This action follows the 2021 […]