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Long-awaited project to widen deadly stretch of Highway 41 begins in Fresno County

Construction has begun on a project to widen and improve a notorious bottleneck section of Highway 41 known for serious crashes and heavy commuter traffic in Fresno County. For $77.2 million, approximately six miles between the Excelsior Avenue Undercrossing in Kings County and Elkhorn Avenue in Fresno County will be converted from a conventional two-lane highway to a divided four-lane expressway.

Fresno County, CA · 08-18
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Highway 99 Off-Ramp in Fresno to Close for Tree Trimming

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The southbound Highway 99 off-ramp at Shaw Avenue in Fresno will be closed Thursday for tree-trimming operations, according to the California Department of Transportation. The closure is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Caltrans said the closure could last longer if weather or...

Fresno, CA · 08-19

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Fresno County sues its own elections clerk as $7 billion transportation tax fight deepens

"Definitely complicates an already convoluted issue."

Fresno County, CA · 08-17

ABC30 Central Valley

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Major Highway 41 upgrade underway after years of community pressure

After nearly 20 years of advocacy, crews have broken ground on a $77.2 million project to widen a dangerous stretch of Highway 41 into a four-lane expressway.

Fresno County, CA · 08-14

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Caltrans Traffic Advisory for Merced County: Lane & Ramp Closures on State Routes 59, 99 & 165 for August 16-22, 2026

August 15, 2026 – Merced County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will have traffic controls in place for the following construction and maintenance activities on State Route 59, (SR-59), SR-99 and SR-165 in Merced County next week. Work is scheduled to occur as follows:. State Route...

Merced County, CA · 08-15

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CHSRA completes Kings County grade separation

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) earlier this week announced the completion of its newest grade separation at Corcoran Highway, just northeast of State Route 43 in Kings County. Located between Fourth and Orange avenues, it is the second completed high-speed rail structure in the county. The overpass spans an...

Kings County, CA · 08-14

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Fresno County sues its own elections clerk as $7 billion transportation tax fight deepens

The lawsuit targets the State of California, Fresno County Clerk, Fresno Mayor, Clovis City Councilmember, community advocate, and retired businesswoman. A legal showdown over Fresno County transportation funding is taking shape after county supervisors voted to sue over a proposed tax measure. What happened?. After a 3-2 vote on August...

Fresno County, CA · 08-17

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Fresno Gas Prices Hold to 4 Dollars 18 Cents Average This Week as Crude and Supply Trends Stay Mixed

FRESNO, CA — Fresno drivers are seeing an average gas price of 4 dollars 18 cents this week, with prices holding close to recent levels. That leaves the market little changed from last week and only modestly different from last month. The numbers suggest a stable stretch at the...

Fresno, CA · 08-15

YourCentralValley.com

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Kings County Hwy 41 expansion breaks ground 20 years later

Kings County, CA · 08-15

YourCentralValley.com

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‘Public transportation is critical’: Fresno mayor announces upgrades to cut wait times in half

Mayor Jerry Dyer announced improvements to FAX Route 39, including three new buses funded by a $4.5 million grant, which are scheduled to reduce passenger wait times starting this Monday.

Fresno, CA · 08-15

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California High-Speed Rail Completes Corcoran Highway Grade Separation in Kings County

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The Corcoran Highway grade separation project in Kings County is now complete and open to traffic, improving safety and traffic flow for the county. There are now 62 completed structures across the first 119 miles of high-speed rail construction in the Central Valley. August 12,...

Kings County, CA · 08-12

ABC30 Central Valley

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Fresno Unified outlines goals, transportation changes ahead of new school year

Nearly 70,000 Fresno Unified students will return to class next week as district leaders roll out new goals and transportation changes for the upcoming school year.

Fresno, CA · 08-12

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Corcoran Highway Grade Separation Project Now Complete

KINGS COUNTY, Calif. - The California High-Speed Rail Authority announced the Corcoran Highway grade separation project in Kings County is now complete. According to CHSRA, the overpass is the 62nd structure to be completed along the active construction in the Central Valley. The structure is northeast of State Route 43 and spans 713 feet long and more than 43 feet wide. It reroutes traffic over Fifth and Orange Avenues and the future high-speed rail tracks. The Authority states it is composed of 28 precast concrete girders that were manufactured by Dragados-Flatiron Joint Venture in Hanford, California. As for the high-speed rail project, almost 90 miles of guideway are complete with 62 major structures fully completed. 463 of 494 miles from San Francisco to Los Angeles/Anaheim are fully environmentally cleared and ready for construction.

Kings County, CA · 08-13

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California’s high-speed rail project could run out of money next year

It’s been in the works for 30 years, but California’s high-speed rail project is once again potentially going off the rails. A new report from the Office of Inspector General for High-Speed Rail found that the California High-Speed Rail Authority could run out of money for the project as early as next year. The report adds that the authority is low-balling future costs of its first segment, should it ever get completed.

California · 08-12

ABC30 Central Valley

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Fresno City Council fails to act on transportation tax measure after special meeting lacks quorum

A special Fresno City Council meeting called to remove the city's transportation tax measure from the November ballot ended without action Wednesday.

Fresno, CA · 08-13

fresnoland.org

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Fresno Unified changed bus stops for magnet students. Parents aren’t happy.

With classes just a week away, a change to Fresno Unified’s school bus stops is sending students at magnet schools to new pickup stops, sometimes miles away from their previous bus routines. For the 2026-27 school year, all FUSD general education students will be served by Zūm, a student...

Fresno, CA · 08-11

YourCentralValley.com

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Semi-truck fire leaves Highway 99 with miles of traffic

A semi-truck fire near the Madera and Merced county line caused significant traffic delays on southbound Highway 99.

Madera County, CA · 08-11