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SR 58-99 Construction

Caltrans announced seven highway construction projects in Bakersfield, California that will invest over $450 million into improving State Route 99 and State Route 58. The projects include new asphalt overlays, retaining walls, sound walls, and will provide upgrades like reducing vehicle wear, smoother rides, and improved safety. Specifically, the projects involve constructing new freeway sections and ramps, rehabilitating pavement, increasing bridge clearances, and demolishing and replacing an outdated overcrossing.

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SR 58-99 Construction

Caltrans announced seven highway construction projects in Bakersfield, California that will invest over $450 million into improving State Route 99 and State Route 58. The projects include new asphalt overlays, retaining walls, sound walls, and will provide upgrades like reducing vehicle wear, smoother rides, and improved safety. Specifically, the projects involve constructing new freeway sections and ramps, rehabilitating pavement, increasing bridge clearances, and demolishing and replacing an outdated overcrossing.

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State of California • Department of Transportation

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PRESS RELEASE
Date: March 11, 2018
District: District 6 – Fresno, Madera, Kings, Tulare & Kern Counties
Contact: Christian Lukens, Public Information Officer
Phone: (559) 444-2409
Email: [email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CALTRANS AND THOMAS ROADS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM


ANNOUNCE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
ON STATE ROUTE 99 AND STATE ROUTE 58 IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Construction projects invest over $450 million into State Highway System in Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD– Caltrans today announced seven construction projects that will bring a
busy construction schedule to central Bakersfield through 2022. The projects represent
an investment of over $450 million into the State Highway system within the city of
Bakersfield and will cover a variety of needs, including new asphalt overlays, new
retaining walls, new sound walls and more.

“State Route 58 and State Route 99 are critical links in the state transportation network,”
said Caltrans District 6 Director Sharri Bender-Ehlert. “That network is used by
interstate travelers, local commuters within metropolitan Bakersfield, and a great
number of regional and inter-regional trucks.”

The projects in the area where State Route 58 and State Route 99 intersect will provide
upgrades to existing facilities and additions to the infrastructure. These improvements
will reduce the wear and tear on vehicles traveling through Central Bakersfield, provide
a smoother ride and improve overall safety.

The projects discussed during the press conference and the project maps are included
in the pages accompanying this release.
State of California • Department of Transportation
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PRESS RELEASE
State of California • Department of Transportation
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PRESS RELEASE
CENTENNIAL CORRIDOR MAINLINE:
This phase will construct the freeway mainline (State Route 58) between State Route 99
and the Westside Parkway, the State Route 99 connector ramps, and sound walls.
State of California • Department of Transportation
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PRESS RELEASE
BELTWAY OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS:
The project will build a new structure to carry traffic from State Route 99 to eastbound
State Route 58, retaining walls and sound walls along both State Route 58 and State
Route 99 as well as ramp improvements and the addition of auxiliary lanes.
State of California • Department of Transportation
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PRESS RELEASE
BAKERSFIELD 99 REHAB:
This project will rehabilitate the pavement on the Northbound and Southbound lanes of
State Route 99 from the Palm Avenue overcrossing to the Beardsley Canal Bridge.
State of California • Department of Transportation
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PRESS RELEASE
UNION TO WHITE LANE 2R REHAB:
This project will rehabilitate the pavement on the Northbound and Southbound lanes of
State Route 99 from Union Avenue to White Lane as well as increase the vertical
clearance at the Panama Lane and White Lane overcrossings.
State of California • Department of Transportation
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PRESS RELEASE
BAKERSFIELD FREEWAY CONNECTOR:
This project will reconstruct the Westbound to Southbound loop ramp at the 58/99
interchange, add a westbound auxiliary lane on State Route 58 and widen the bridge
over State Route 99.
State of California • Department of Transportation
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PRESS RELEASE
BELLE TERRACE OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS:
This project demolishes the outdated overcrossing and replaces it with a longer
structure that meets current vertical clearance requirements and provides additional
space for northbound and southbound auxiliary lanes.
State of California • Department of Transportation
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PRESS RELEASE
GAP CLOSURE REHAB:
This project will rehabilitate the pavement on the Eastbound and Westbound lanes of
State Route 58 from the State Route 58/99 separation to Cottonwood Road.

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