District 9 Public Information Office

Caltrans Office of Public Information disseminates public information regarding Caltrans, its operations and activities. The office handles media relations, develops internal and external communications, and coordinates media campaigns.

Public Information provides the public and the media with specific information regarding highway transportation issues. This includes news broadcasts, advertisements, public events, and press releases regarding current construction and maintenance operations. For information on current Caltrans projects and construction, please visit us on Facebook (Caltrans9), X/Twitter (Caltrans9), or Instagram (caltransd9).


District 9 Main Phone 
(760) 872-0601 
D9PublicInfo@dot.ca.gov

Office Hours of Availability: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Joshua Tree located along State Route 136

PIO Chief Contact

Christopher Andriessen

Public Information Office Chief
Workforce Development Manager
Caltrans District 9
(760) 937-7217

christopher.andriessen@dot.ca.gov

U.S Highway 395 looking towards Bishop

Construction PIO Contact

Michael Lingberg

Public Information Officer
Construction
Caltrans District 9
(760) 920-0280

michael.lingberg@dot.ca.gov

A snowblower blowing snow from the highway in Mono County.

Maintenance PIO Contact

Byron Wolter

Public Information Officer
Maintenance
Caltrans District 9
(760) 937-2138

byron.wolter@dot.ca.gov