TRAFFIC DETOURS TO OCCUR ON STATE ROUTE 99 IN MADERA COUNTY

Falsework operations over both directions of State Route 99 (Northbound and Southbound) near the community of Fairmead will begin Wednesday, December 3rd and Thursday, December 4th.  Detour operations will occur from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. (Weather Permitting).

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces that as part of the Fairmead Interchange Project both directions of State Route 99 will be subject to detours beginning next week. The detour plan is as follows:

• Wednesday evening:  Southbound 99 traffic will be detoured onto the new Southbound 99 off-ramp (Avenue 21½) and directed to re-enter onto the new SB 99 on-ramp.
• Thursday evening:  Northbound traffic will be diverted onto a temporary detour route located adjacent to the southbound lanes and diverted back onto the northbound 99 lanes.

Motorists may experience delays within this area due to construction during this time and motorists are encouraged to use an alternate route whenever possible.

Caltrans would like to thank the residents and commuters for their patience during this improvement project. Please adhere to posted signage and please “Slow for the Cone Zone” in all Construction and Maintenance zones. For further information regarding this project, please contact the District 6 Public Information Office at (559) 444-2409

YOSEMITE SPRINGS PARKWAY PROJECT EXPECTED TO CAUSE DELAYS ON STATE ROUTE 41

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces construction operations continue on the Yosemite Springs Parkway Intersection on State Route 41 in Madera County. It is anticipated this project will be completed in December 2008; however, the timeline is subject to change due to contractor operations or weather conditions.

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 travelling through this construction project. Please adhere to all construction signage, be alert to construction personnel and “Please Slow for the Cone Zone.”

For further information regarding this project, contact Gloria Rodriguez, Public Information Office at (559) 444-2409. 

STATE ROUTE 180 EAST--CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

• Grinding and paving of Kings Canyon Road between Temperance and Clovis Avenues is on-going through December 5. Work hours are between 6AM-6PM. One-lane of traffic will be open in both directions at all times between Clovis and Armstrong Avenues. Flaggers will be directing one-way traffic with intermittent 10-15 minute delays between Armstrong and Temperance Avenues.
• In addition, work will begin Monday, November 24—through mid-December to install false-work at the Temperance Avenue Bridge (just north of Kings Canyon). Flaggers will be directing one-way traffic with intermittent 10-15 minute delays.
• Completion of work is Weather Permitting

WHERE: State Route 180 East Construction Project Limits; Clovis Avenue to Locan Avenue in Fresno County.

The Fresno County Transportation Authority, (FCTA) in partnership with the Department of Transportation, (Caltrans) reminds motorists to Slow for the Cone Zone and thanks the residents, businesses and commuters for their patience during this 2 ½-year locally funded Measure “C” construction project. Scheduled to open in 2010. For further project information, please contact Rose Willems, Measure “C” Advocate at (559) 251-6105 or Rose_Willems@dot.ca.gov or Eric Alvarez, Caltrans Public Information Officer at (559)488-4248. Please visit our website at: www.MeasureC.com

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!

UPDATES WILL BE POSTED AS PROVIDED...

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