Traffic Advisory for the Week of January 27, 2025

EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of January 27 – January 31.

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

New Traffic Impacts

Eastern Kern County

·     Tehachapi Traffic Camera Installation – On the westbound shoulder of State Route 202 (Tucker Road) from Tehachapi Boulevard to State Route 58, crews will install traffic cameras on Thursday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Inyo County

·     West Bishop Electrical Work – On State Route 168 E between Otey Road and Mumy Lane, crews will perform overnight electrical work on Monday from 11:00 pm to 8:00 am. There will be one-way traffic control and drivers may experience 10-minute delays.

·     North Sierra Highway Utility Work – On U.S. 395 from See Vee Lane to U.S. 6 in Bishop, the southbound outside lane and shoulder will close while utility crews relocate poles Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Ongoing Traffic Impacts

Eastern Kern County

·     China Lake Water Main Replacement – On State Route 178 E between N. Brady Street and N. Victor Street, the westbound outside lane and shoulder will close intermittently while crews replace signs Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

·     Ridgecrest Sidewalks – On State Route 178 E between South Gateway Boulevard and Gold Canyon Street, the outside westbound lane is closed for new curb ramp construction. Work is scheduled for Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm. Drivers may experience brief delays.

Inyo County

·     Olancha-Cartago 4-Lane Project – Construction continues on the Olancha-Cartago 4-Lane Expressway Project. Northbound drivers will encounter two traffic switches on the new lanes of U.S. 395 and traffic is limited to one lane in each direction through the northern half of the project area. Drivers are advised to follow the directions posted on highway signs and to stay on paved roads if mapping apps suggest a dirt road alternative. The speed limit is reduced to 55 mph through the project area and 45 mph through the two traffic switches.

·     Death Valley Flood Damage Repair – On State Route 190 in Death Valley National Park, crews continue to place gabions on the highway shoulder at two locations: roughly three miles east of Emigrant Campground and a quarter mile east of Zabriskie Point. There will be one-way traffic control at both locations and drivers may encounter 5-minute delays. Work is scheduled seven days a week 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!

To assist in planning your commute, view live traffic conditions using QuickMap at http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ or download the QuickMap App to your iOS or Android device.

For those with sensory disabilities requiring alternate formats (i.e., Braille, large print, sign language interpreter, etc.) and those needing information in a language other than English, please contact Christopher Andriessen at 760-937-7217 or TTY 711.