Fresno drivers may want to plan for longer commute times.
Parts of Highway 41 are closing in both directions due to roadwork, according to the California Department of Transportation.
Caltrans crews will shut down sections of select lanes due to pavement repairs and sealing, the state roads agency said via Facebook.
“Motorists should plan accordingly,” Caltrans said.
Here’s what to know:
When is Highway 41 closing in Fresno?
Caltrans closed the No. 2 lane of southbound Highway 41 from just south of Laguna Avenue to Excelsior Avenue for pavement repairs starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 3.
That lane will remain closed to traffic until 2:15pm. Tuesday, Caltrans said in a Monday, March 2, Facebook post.
Motorists should “expect delays” during this time, the state roads agency said.
Where can I expect roadwork in Fresno?
Caltrans is also planning to close parts of the No. 2 lane of northbound Highway 41.
The No. 2 lane of the highway will close from Rose Avenue to Floral Avenue on Wednesday, March 4, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for “asphalt sealing operations,” Caltrans said in a Tuesday, March 3, Facebook post.
Caltrans will close the No. 2 lane from Nebraska Avenue to Rose Avenue from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, for the same reason.
The No. 2 lane of Highway 41 will close from Saginaw Avenue to Nebraska Avenue on Friday, March 6, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for asphalt sealing, the state roads agency said.
Which Highway 99 ramp is closing? When?
Also on Tuesday, Caltrans closed the southbound Highway 99 on-ramp at Olive Avenue due to “landscaping operations.”
The ramp was expected to reopen at 3 p.m., the agency said in a Tuesday Facebook post.
“Alternate routes are advised” during the close, Caltrans said.
How long will freeway construction last?
Highway closures could last for longer periods of time each day “due to delays caused by weather or uncontrollable events that may occur during maintenance,” Caltrans said.
Roadwork is “weather permitting,” the state road agency said.
Caltrans reminded motorists to “drive with extra care and allow additional travel time while travelling in the maintenance area.”
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