Caltrans Central Valley District 6

TULARE COUNTY:

The SR 99 Phillip S. Raine Rest Area will re-open Monday, December 11.

The CH Warlow Rest Area will be closed long-term starting Tuesday, December 12 for wastewater, electrical and infrastructure upgrades. The project is expected to be complete December 2024.

County of Tulare CHP - Visalia CHP - Fresno Caltrans HQ Caltrans Central Coast (District 5) Caltrans, District 10

State Route 190 Emergency Closure Weekly Update

Operations for the week of December 11:

• Schedule change for drilling operations: In order to accommodate daytime traffic and allow for extended work hours, drilling operations will shift to overnight hours starting the night of Sunday, December 10, and will take place from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. every night, Sunday night through Friday night every week through the end of the operation.
o During overnight hours, the drilling rig will be moved from the roadway to allow traffic through State Route 190 at or near 11:00 p.m. and operations will resume at or near midnight. (Note: the drilling setup will be moved to accommodate emergency vehicles as necessary.)
o No drilling work will happen on Saturday night/Sunday morning.
o This operation is scheduled to be completed late January 2024.

• Finalize slope repairs between the Powerhouse and Pierpoint.

• Continued major damage repairs between Cedar Slope and Quaking Aspen.

• Finalize culvert installation at McIntyre Creek.

FRESNO COUNTY: The latest update to the emergency repair work being done on State Route 180 between Hume Lake and Kings Canyon National Park.

Kings Canyon National Park
County of Fresno

COMMUTER ALERT- FRESNO: Lane and ramp closures scheduled for this weekend on a section of southbound State Route 41 in Fresno. The closures are scheduled for this Saturday morning, December 9th from 4am until noon. Drivers should plan accordingly.

City of Fresno, California
Fresno County Sheriff's Office
CHP - Fresno
Fresno Police Department
Fresno Fire Department
CAL FIRE/Fresno County Fire

Update: ALL LANES OPEN AND CLEAR

Madera County: Northbound 99 connector to Westbound 152 CLOSED due to single vehicle collision into center divide. Caltrans on scene for repairs. ETO approx 6am

OPEN POSITION (Fresno County)

Budget Analyst
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=401120
Final Filing Date: 12/15/23

BAKERSFIELD: Northbound State Route 99 reduced to 1 lane at Ming Avenue due to a multi-vehicle collision. Traffic backed up approximately 3 miles. Alternate routes advised. No ETO at this time.

Kern County: Tire Drop Off Event, this Saturday, Dec 9th

This coming Saturday, Kern County Public Works, in partnership with Caltrans District 6, will be hosting a Clean California Tire Drop Off Day on Saturday, December 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (or until capacity is reached) for residents to drop off tires FREE of charge at the following Kern County Disposal Sites:

Shafter-Wasco Landfill
17621 Scofield Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263

Taft Landfill
13351 Elk Hills Road, Taft, CA 93268

For more information, check out the event flier.

Update as of 6:10am: ALL LANES OPEN AND CLEAR

Hanford: Eastbound 198 at 12th Ave CLOSED due to multi-vehicle traffic collision resulting in multiple vehicle fires. Eastbound traffic diverted off at 12th for detour.Update as of

Update as of 2am: ALL LANES OPEN AND CLEAR

Tulare County: Southbound 65 at State Route 190 CLOSED due to traffic collision. Southbound 65 traffic being detoured onto 190.

State Route 190 Emergency Closure Weekly Update

Operations for the week of December 4:

• Schedule change for drilling operations: In order to accommodate daytime traffic and allow for extended work hours, drilling operations will now be moving to overnight hours and starting the night of Wednesday, December 6, and will take place from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. every night, Sunday night through Friday night every week through the end of the operation.
o In order to maximize working hours, the drilling work will be done under a full closure during these overnight hours. (Note: the drilling setup will be moved to accommodate emergency vehicles as necessary.)
o No drilling work will happen on Saturday night/Sunday morning.
o This operation is scheduled to be completed late January 2024.

• Finalize slope repairs between the Powerhouse and Pierpoint.

• Continued major damage repairs between Cedar Slope and Quaking Aspen.

• Finalize culvert installation at McIntyre Creek.

OPEN POSITION (Kern County)

Construction Storm Water Coordinator
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=404584
Final Filing Date: 12/11/23

COMMUTER ALERT - FRESNO: Several closures will be in place early Saturday morning along a portion of northbound State Route 41 in Fresno. The work will begin Saturday morning around 4 am. Please plan accordingly.

CHP - Fresno
City of Fresno, California
County of Fresno
Fresno County Sheriff's Office
Fresno Police Department

COMMUTER ALERT - MADERA COUNTY: Drivers should expect flashing red traffic signals at Avenue 15 and State Route 145, on State Route 41, tomorrow night into Friday morning. Crews will be striping that stretch of State Route 41 from 8pm, Thursday night until 6am, Friday morning. This is part of the on-going construction project. Please plan accordingly.

Madera County Transportation Commission
Madera County Public Works Department
Madera County
CHP - Madera
Madera County Sheriff's Office
Madera County Fire
CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced
Yosemite Lakes Park
CHP - Oakhurst
Coarsegold/Oakhurst Area
Oakhurst Area

OPEN POSITIONS! Kern County

CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=404148
Final Filing Date: 12/6/23

CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=403966
Final Filing Date: 12/6/23

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=404088
Final Filing Date: 12/6/23

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=404111
Final Filing Date: 12/6/23

CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=404517
Final Filing Date: 12/8/23

OPEN POSITIONS! Tulare County

CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=403988
Final Filing Date: 12/6/23

Caltrans Equipment Operator II
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=403315
Final Filing Date: 12/1/23

Caltrans Equipment Operator II
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=403971
Final Filing Date: 12/19/23

OPEN POSITION!

Caltrans Equipment Operator II - Fresno County

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=403293

Final Filing Date: 12/1/23

UPDATE: 11:50 am, All lanes open and clear

SELMA: A multi-car collision has closed one lane of northbound State Route 99 near 2nd Street in Selma. Traffic is backed up for several miles. Expect delays and try and avoid the area if possible.

CHP - Fresno
The City of Selma
County of Fresno
Fresno County Sheriff's Office

Update: ALL LANES OPEN AND CLEAR

Fresno: Southbound 99 at Clinton Ave LANES REDUCED due to big rig traffic collision. Two lanes blocked; traffic back up 3-4 miles. Expect delays

Tulare County (Tipton)-Southbound 99 at Road 120 CLOSED due to big rig fire🔥 Traffic being detoured onto State Route 190 (Ave 144/Poplar) Current traffic back up 2-3 miles; expect delays.

Update, 6:15pm: All lanes open and clear. Expect continued delays as traffic clears the area.

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Update, 3:50pm: Two lanes are open Northbound, backup is up to 29 miles, approximately 1.5 to 2 hour delays.

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GRAPEVINE: Heavy traffic back-up on Northbound I-5 near Grapevine due to a big rig collision with debris across all lanes. Expect delays through the area, traffic back-up is currently at 6 miles and growing.

Highways and roadways are going to be buzzing with holiday travelers…make it a safe and thankful holiday for you and your loved ones!

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Tulare: Northbound State Route 99 CLOSED at Paige Ave due to traffic collision and incident investigation. Expect delays

FRESNO: Caltrans was honored to be a part of today's ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Veterans Boulevard overpass.
The city of Fresno held the event this morning in northwest Fresno.
City officials say the new overpass will help improve commute times for drivers on the west side of town.
Today's event was attended by city, state and federal officials.
The new interchange will officially open to traffic Tuesday morning.

City of Fresno, California
CHP - Fresno
Fresno Fire Department
County of Fresno

Update, 5:20pm: All lanes open and clear.

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BAKERSFIELD: A juicy update, though likely not to be ap-peeling to our followers with traffic currently zest up. Expect delays in both directions of State Route 99 near White Lane due to an overturned trailer (Northbound side) that lost its load of oranges (Southbound side).

Crews en route, expect delays through the area.

KERN COUNTY: State Route 46 has been re-opened several days ahead of schedule and is available for all your Thanksgiving travel week needs! Safe travels to all!

CHP - Buttonwillow Caltrans Central Coast (District 5) Kern County Public Works Kern County Fire Department

SR 190 Emergency Project Weekly Update

Operations for the week of November 20:

· Thanksgiving week work schedule: Drilling operations will be halted over Thanksgiving weekend, there are no planned extended delays from Thursday, November 23, through Sunday, November 26.

· Continued retaining wall construction 1.25 miles east of the Tule River Powerhouse.
o Retaining wall construction will include drilling operations, commuters should expect delays of up to 45 minutes during working hours (6:00 am to 6:00pm, Monday through Saturday).
o This operation is expected to be completed late January 2024.

· Finalize drapery system between the Tule River Powerhouse and Pierpoint.

· Continued major damage repairs between Cedar Slope and Quaking Aspen.

· Finalize installation of culvert at Nelson Creek.

· Continued culvert installation at McIntyre Creek.

· Continued paving operations at various locations.

OPEN POSITION!
(Fresno County)

D6 Construction TE RE position in Fresno
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=388075

Final Filing Date: 12/14/23

Kerman: State Route 180 at Siskyou Ave CLOSED due to traffic collision. Use alternate route; expect delays

COMMUTER ALERT -SELMA: The #3 lane on southbound 99, in Selma, will be temporarily closed for an hour tonight. The closure will happen from 10:00 pm until 11:00 pm. The Floral Avenue off-ramp will also be closed during that time. Please plan accordingly.

CHP - Fresno
The City of Selma
Fresno County Sheriff's Office
Selma, California
Selma Police Department
County of Fresno

COMMUTER ALERT - SELMA: A final reminder about the overnight work planned along southbound State Route 99, through Selma, tonight into tomorrow morning. Temporary ramp closures are expected. Please plan accordingly.

CHP - Fresno
The City of Selma
Selma Police Department
Fresno County Sheriff's Office
County of Fresno

Caltrans offices are closed today in observance of Veterans Day. Caltrans salutes Veterans everywhere!

COMMUTER ALERT - SELMA: Overnight work planned along southbound State Route 99, through Selma, on Monday night into early Tuesday morning. Temporary ramp closures are expected. Please plan accordingly.

CHP - Fresno
Fresno County Sheriff's Office
The City of Selma
Sanger Police Department
CAL FIRE/Fresno County Fire

State Route 190 Emergency Closure Weekly Update

Operations for the Week of November 13:

· Expect brief delays on Friday, November 10, and Saturday, November 11 as crews will be working through the Veterans Day holiday.

· Start of retaining wall construction approximately 1.25 miles east of the Tule River Powerhouse.
o This operation will start on Monday, November 13.
o Retaining wall construction will include drilling operations. Once drilling begins, commuters should expect delays of up to 45 minutes during working hours.
o This operation is expected to be completed in late January 2024.

· Finalize downhill slope repairs between the Powerhouse and Pierpoint.

· Continued major damage repairs and rock scaling operations between Cedar Slope and Quaking Aspen.

· Finalize installation of culvert at Nelson Creek.

· Start of culvert installation at McIntyre Creek.

· Continued paving operations at various locations.

State Route 155 Emergency Project Update

• An additional slope repair has been identified just east of Alta Sierra.
o Work is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 13, at 7:00 a.m.
o This operation is expected to last approximately 2 weeks.
o One lane will remain open to traffic during this operation utilizing a flagging crew through the area.

KERN COUNTY: STATE ROUTE 46 WIDENING PROJECT UPDATE

Current project status:

· State Route 46 construction and paving operations:
o 2.1 miles of paving have been completed from the eastern end of the closure heading west.
o There are approximately 1.4 miles of paving remaining.
· State Route 46 is scheduled to reopen to traffic on Wednesday, November 22.

KINGS COUNTY: We are set up and ready for visitors at the Caltrans Open House in Kettleman City TONIGHT November 8th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Community Resource Center, 75 Fifth Street
This is an informal drop-in event to help answer questions and inform residents of upcoming projects along State Route 41. Help spread the word to fellow Kings County residents and interested parties by sharing this post.

Kern County: Northbound Interstate 5 at Laval Road LANES REDUCED due to semi truck fire. Northbound Laval Road off-ramp CLOSED. Use alternate route

Update, 9:35am: All lanes now open and clear.

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TULARE COUNTY: All lanes blocked on Northbound SR 99 just north of Cartmill Avenue due to a multi-vehicle collision. Alternate routes advised as crews work to clear all involved vehicles from the roadway. No ETO at this time.

KINGS COUNTY: Caltrans will be holding a Community Open House in Kettleman City on Wednesday, November 8th for 5:30pm to 7:30pm
This is an informal drop-in event to help answer questions and inform residents of upcoming projects along State Route 41. Help spread the word to fellow Kings County residents and interested parties by sharing this post.
CHP - Coalinga Kings County Sheriff's Office Kings County Fire Department