Seasonal closure of SR-180 begins Nov. 13 to national parks in Fresno County

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (FOX26) — Drivers heading toward the high country in the southern Sierra should plan for a seasonal shutdown of a key route. The California Department of Transportation, in partnership with Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park and Sequoia National Forest, announced a scheduled seasonal winter closure of State Route 180.

Fresno cuts 18 parking spots in Tower District in multi-pronged safety plan

FRESNO, Calif. ( ) – Parking in Fresno’s Tower District now has a schedule that organizers hope will improve safety. On Wednesday, community leaders officially converted a block of street parking into part-time loading-only zones. The designated zones restrict vehicles over 6 feet high and affect 18 spaces...

Proposed Move of Merced HSR Station From Downtown Faces New Legal Challenge

A controversial proposal to move the planned downtown Merced High-Speed Rail station away from downtown is being challenged in court. A group called the Community Alliance for a Sustainable Economy filed a lawsuit in Sacramento Superior Court on Oct. 8. The suit seeks to prevent the project from building the...

Proposal to move Merced high speed rail station away from downtown faces new legal challenge

The controversial proposal to move the planned downtown Merced High Speed Rail station is now being challenged in court. A group called the Community Alliance for a Sustainable Economy (CASE) filed a lawsuit in Sacramento Superior Court on Oct. 8. The suit seeks to prevent the authority from building the...

MCAG seeks public input on unmet transit needs across Merced County

MERCED — The Merced County Association of Governments is asking residents to weigh in on gaps in local bus service as part of its annual Unmet Transit Needs process, a state‑required review that helps determine how transportation funds may be used to improve mobility throughout the county. The...

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Assemblymember David Tangipa discusses High-Speed Rail troubles

Highway 41 Roadwork to Bring Traffic Delays Near Coarsegold

Drivers traveling Highway 41 north of Coarsegold should allow extra time Tuesday and Wednesday as Caltrans crews conduct asphalt work between Holly Lane and Cavin Lane. One-way traffic control is scheduled for October 13 and 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, weather permitting. Motorists should watch for...

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California High-Speed Rail Authority Announces in Kings and Tulare Counties, Four New Structures Push High-Speed Rail Progress to 66 Completed Along First 119 Miles

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California high-speed rail construction progress continues to gain momentum with four more structures completed in the Central Valley, marking eight completed so far in 2026. KINGS AND TULARE COUNTIES, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) today announced the completion of four new structures...

California High-Speed Rail Authority finishes four additional structures

The California High-Speed Rail Authority recently completed four new structures in Kings and Tulare counties. The authority now has constructed 66 structures along the first 119 miles of construction in the Central Valley, including eight structures this year. “This summer has been one of progress,” Ed Fenn, California High-Speed Rail Authority chief of construction, said. […] The post California High-Speed Rail Authority finishes four additional structures appeared first on Transportation Today .

Caltrans Traffic Advisory for Merced County: Rest Area & Highway Lane Closures on I-5 and State Routes 59, 99 & 165 for October 11-17, 2026

(John C. Erreca Rest Area is Open) October 10, 2026 – Merced County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various closures on Interstate 5 (I-5), and State Route 59 (SR-59), SR-99, and SR-165 for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled to occur as follows:

Gas Price Spike Hits Commuting Students Hard at College of the Sequoias

Gas prices have risen sharply this year due to the ongoing war overseas. At the start of 2026, fuel prices averaged around $5 per gallon, but by fall it climbed to $6, creating financial strain for many College of the Sequoias students who commute long distances to campus. Back in...