SACRAMENTO—A significant rainstorm is expected to impact Central and Northern California beginning Friday, and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) urges all motorists to exercise extreme caution and prepare for hazardous driving conditions. Wet roads, reduced visibility, and potential hazards such as downed power lines, flooding, and snow can create dangerous situations. “As major winter storms approach Northern California, our top ...
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One-Way Traffic Control Next Week
MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control next week on State Route-140 (SR-140) for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled as follows: STATE ROUTE 132 • One-way traffic control at Hidalgo Street for utility work on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Work will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ...
Read More »Madera County Traffic Alert: Overnight Signal Changes
MADERA COUNTY—The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), along with Cal Valley Construction, announces Wednesday night, December 18th, the traffic signals at the intersection of State Route (SR) 41 with Avenue 15 and with SR 145 in Madera County, will be flashing red during overnight hours (8:00 PM to 6:00 AM). Update January 8th, 2025 The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), ...
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MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control next week on State Route 140 (SR-140) for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled as follows: STATE ROUTE 140 • One-way traffic control from beginning of the passing lane in Catheys Valley to State Route 49 North for pavement work. Work begins Sunday, ...
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MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control next week on State Route-49 (SR-49) and SR-140 for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled as follows: STATE ROUTE 49 • One-way traffic control from Agua Fria Road to Whitlock Road for utility work. Work will occur Sunday, December 15, 2024, from 12:00 ...
Read More »Commuter Alert: Hwy 41 & Ave 15 and 41 & Route 145
MADERA COUNTY—The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), along with Cal Valley Construction, announces that starting the night of Monday, July 29th, the traffic signals at the intersection of State Route (SR) 41 with Avenue 15 and with SR 145, in Madera County, will be flashing red during overnight hours (8:00 PM to 6:00 AM). Updated 12.3.2024 The California Department of ...
Read More »Alert: Traffic Collision Hwy 41 and Rd 425B
OAKHURST–The California Highway Patrol is responding to a traffic collision near Highway 41 and Road 425B. Two vehicles are reported involved, with one vehicle down an embankment and the other blocking the southbound lane of Hwy 41. Traffic is at a stop coming from Oakhurst up the Deadwood Mountain grade, according to radio traffic. We will update this article when ...
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MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control next week on State Route-49 (SR-49), SR-132, and SR-140 for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled as follows: STATE ROUTE 49 • One-way traffic control from Harris Road to Stumpfield Mountain Road for drainage work beginning Monday, November 18. Work continues through Friday, ...
Read More »Yosemite Closes Roads Ahead of Winter Storm Again
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–Yosemite National Park officials have announced they will close two well-known roads in the park due to the possibility of snow in the area from a developing winter storm. Tioga Road (continuation of Highway 120 through the park) and Glacier Point Road will temporarily close on Friday, November 1, at 6 pm due to a forecast of snow. ...
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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–Yosemite National Park officials have closed two well-known roads in the park due to the possibility of snow in the area from a developing winter storm. The roads closed at 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 27th. They will be reevaluated after the storm passes. Tioga Pass (continuation of Highway 120 through the park) and Glacier Point Road are ...
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