Sacramento Transportation News:

Limo fires spur safety bills
State lawmakers are proposing new safety requirements for limousines after two recent incidents in which limos in Northern California caught fire.

Investigators examine the scene of a May 4 limousine fire on the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge in which five people were killed.

Hwy. 12 down to 1 lane at night during repaving
Traffic on Highway 12 in the Delta will be reduced to one lane at nights starting today to allow highway crews to repave the roadway.

Incentives for Bay Bridge contractors raise concern
A Bay Area lawmaker expressed frustration Friday about a response from a top transportation official to concerns about the influence of incentives to contractors building the new Bay Bridge.

Back-seat Driver: Hazel Avenue houses torn down years ahead of road widening
If you've driven on Hazel Avenue lately, you may feel like you're traveling the un-city.

Construction continues to widen the lanes on the Hazel Avenue Bridge over the American River. Wednesday, January 19, 2011.

Highway 99 carpool lanes near Elk Grove to be closed during daytime this weekend
The carpool lanes on Highway 99 between Elk Grove Boulevard and Laguna Boulevard will be closed for construction during daylight hours this weekend.

A carpool lane