SR41 rehab to begin

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), along with Cal Valley Construction, announced the scheduled project to pave and rehabilitate nearly three miles of State Route 41, between Avenue 15 and State Route 145, in Madera County will begin May 8.

The following will occur: The project, covering nearly 3 miles, is scheduled to last 225 working days. Crews will be paving both northbound and southbound lanes of State Route 41 between Avenue 15 and State Route 145.

Crews will also be widening the shoulder of the highway in both directions. Both day and night work will be done during this project. All planned lane closures will take place during the overnight hours between 8 p.m. and 6 p.m. During lane closures, one-way traffic control will be in place so commuters can expect short delays.