Fresno County crews pave 3 miles of road near Riverdale

FRESNO CO, Calif. (FOX26) — Road crews are making progress on a major paving project in Fresno County.

Fresno County crews pave 3 miles of road near Riverdale (Courtesy: County of Fresno Department of Public Works and Planning)

The Fresno County Department of Public Works and Planning is paving about three miles of Mount Whitney Avenue, between Blythe Avenue and Garfield Avenue, east of Riverdale.

County officials say the work is part of the anticipated 2026-27 road overlay program, which includes nearly 95 miles of paving projects planned throughout Fresno County.

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Drivers traveling through the area are encouraged to slow down, stay alert, and use caution around active work zones while crews complete the project.

Officials say the improvements are part of ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade critical transportation routes across the county.