Caltrans Traffic Advisory for the Week of April 15 through April 19
Traffic Advisory for the Week of 4/15/2024 – 4/19/2024
EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of April 15 – April 19.
Work schedules are subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment and/or materials, and/or construction-related issues.
New Project Work
Eastern Kern County
- Mojave Striping Operation – Crews will stripe the roadway in the following locations around Mojave:
- State Route 58 from Exit 165 to Exit 172
- State Route 14 from the northern railroad crossing to the northern junction with Business Route 58.
There will rolling lane closures to accommodate the operation. Work is scheduled Tuesday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Inyokern Traffic Breaks – On U.S. 395 near the junction with State Route 178, there will be traffic breaks to assist utility crews pulling wire across the roadway on Sunday, April 14 from 3:00 am to 11:00 am. The northbound on-ramp will briefly close. Drivers may experience short delays.
Mono County
- Mammoth Lakes Guardrail Repair – On the northbound lanes of U.S. 395 from State Route 203 (Mammoth Lakes) to Sawmill Cutoff Road, crews will repair guardrail Monday through Wednesday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- Topaz Curb and Gutter Work – On U.S. 395 north of the Nevada State Line, crews are removing and replacing curbs and gutters. One-way traffic control will start one mile south of the state line with a flagger Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and drivers may experience 20-minute delays.
Ongoing Project Work
Eastern Kern County
- Ridgecrest Sewer Replacement – On State Route 178 E between French Avenue and Gemstone Street, crews are restoring the pavement Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. There will be various intermittent lane closures and detours will be available. Drivers could experience brief delays.
- Sign Replacement Project – Construction crews will resume the replacement of traffic signs in both directions in various locations on the following highways:
- On State Route 14 from the northern junction with Business Route 58 in Mojave to just south of Rosamond
- On State Route 58 from Exit 165 to just east of Boron Avenue
Work is scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Inyo County
- State Route 190 Repairs – State Route 190 between U.S. 395 in Olancha and the junction of State Route 136 east of Owens Lake remains closed for repairs. The highway is open through Death Valley National Park and can be accessed from U.S. 395 using State Route 136 in Lone Pine. Drivers are discouraged from bypassing road-closure signs.
- Death Valley Middle Mile Broadband Project – On State Route 190 from the eastern boundary of Death Valley National Park to the Stovepipe Wells Ranger Station, crews are setting fiber optic conduit. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. There will be intermittent one-way traffic control and drivers may experience 10-minute delays.
NDOT Paving Projects – Due to a paving project in Nevada, there will be one-way traffic control on State Route 127 at the Nevada State Line near Death Valley Junction. Work is scheduled Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and drivers may experience 10-minute delays.
- Horizontal Curve Warning Signs Project – On the following highways in Inyo and eastern Kern counties, crews are installing new horizontal curve warning signs Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm:
- State Route 168 W from W. Bishop Creek Road to Buttermilk Road
- State Route 168 E from the junction with U.S. 395 in Big Pine to the junction with State Route 266 in Oasis
There will be one-way traffic control and drivers may experience 10-minute delays.
- Cartago Traffic Switch – On U.S. 395 north of Cartago, northbound and southbound traffic has switched to temporary lanes. Traffic speeds are reduced to 45 MPH through the current alignment for driver safety. Drivers may experience short delays.
- Whitney Portal Road Detour Sign – On U.S. 395 near the intersection with Lubken Canyon Road, there are portable message signs informing travelers of a detour for Whitney Portal Road. Check with Inyo County Public Works for updates on access to Whitney Portal.
- Olancha Shoulder Closures – On U.S. 395 at the junction with State Route 190 in Olancha, there will be intermittent shoulder closures to allow trucks access to deliver material Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Mono County
- Fish Lake Valley Paving Project – On State Route 266 at both crossings of the Nevada State Line, there will be one-way traffic control due to a paving project in Nevada. Work is scheduled Monday and Tuesday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and drivers may experience 10-minute delays.
- Hamill Valley Pole Replacement – On U.S. 6 near Falls Creek Road south of Benton, utility crews will replace a pole on Tuesday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. There will be one-way traffic control and drivers may experience 10-minute delays.
Travelers are asked to be attentive to workers on the highway, slow for the cone zone, and move over whenever possible to give additional clearance. Be Safe and Be Work Zone Alert!
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