CALTRANS ANNOUNCES SIGNAL PROJECT TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK AT AVENUE 12 & ROAD 29 IN MADERA
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Signal Project on Avenue 12 and Road 29, just West of the State Route 99 and Avenue 12 overcrossing will begin next week, Monday, May 5th thru June 2008. Motorists may be subject to up to 10-minute delays within the project limits. Flaggers will be conducting reversing lane control traffic operations as needed within this area in order to implement signal installation and roadway widening operations withing the project limits.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces beginning next week, construction of the Avenue 12 and Road 29 signal installation and roadway-widening project is scheduled to begin. This project will improve safety by installing traffic signals and widening the existing roadway within the project limits. Teichert Construction is the contractor. It is anticipated this $570,000 project will improve safety and traffic operations at the Avenue 12 and Road 29 intersection located within Madera County.

In an effort to minimize traffic impacts to morning and afternoon commuters, lane closures or detours scheduled for this area will occur Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. only. No weekend work will occur.

This improvement project will take approximately forty-five (45) working days to complete and is anticipated to be completed in June 2008. (Weather and contractor schedule permitting)

The public will experience delays within these project limits during this time frame. Motorists are encouraged to use an alternate route whenever possible.

Caltrans would like to thank the residents, businesses and commuters for their patience during this improvement project. The public is reminded to drive with extra care while traveling through this construction zone, adhere to all construction signage and be alert to all construction personnel.

For further information regarding this project, contact the Public Information Office: Gloria Rodriguez (559) 444-2409 or Jose Camarena (559) 488-4067

ROAD CONSTRUCTION ALERTS FOR MADERA

CalTrans and Madera Chamber of Commerce are working together to keep you informed of road closures and construction to help you better plan your day when traveling throughout the county. Its an exciting time for us as we work together to improve the infrasture to better serve your needs and we ask that you drive with caution through all construction zones and don't forget to buckle up!

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Caltrans would like to thank the residents and commuters for their patience during this project and reminds motorists to please be especially careful while driving through this area; adhere to posted signage and be alert for construction personnel. Please Slow for the Cone Zone and follow detour signage.

The following links will provide you an overview and additional information on CalTrans road construction projects in our area.

District 6 Fact Sheet/Fairmead Project