Traffic Advisory for the Week of 12/25/2023 – 12/29/2023

EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of December 25 – December 29.

There will be no work on the State Highway System on Christmas.

Work schedules are subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment and/or materials, and/or construction-related issues.

Inyo County

·        State Route 190 Repairs – There is no longer 24-hour one-way traffic control on State Route 190 over Argus Grade in Death Valley National Park. Emergency repairs to the highway are ongoing and drivers may encounter one-way traffic control during daylight hours. SR 190 remains closed from the junction with U.S. 395 in Olancha to the junction with State Route 136.

·        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.

Projects on the state highway system with minimal or no delays:

Eastern Kern County

·        Ridgecrest Sewer Replacement – On State Route 178 E between French Avenue and Gemstone Street, crews continue to replace a sewer line Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Drivers could experience brief delays.

·        Ridgecrest Electrical Work – On State Route 178 E between Pinto Street and Jack’s Ranch Road, the eastbound outside lane will be closed to allow for electrical work on Tuesday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Inyo County

·        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 Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

·        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.

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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