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Oildale, east Bakersfield to receive safe routes to school funding
Unincorporated areas in Bakersfield are receiving a $1.8 million boost through the state's Safe Routes to Schools program, part of a larger $2.7 billion statewide transportation package. The funding was awarded to Kern County Public Works to install flashing beacons, crosswalks, Americans with Disabilities Act ramps and other improvements at...
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Brush fire near Grapevine Rd slows traffic on I-5
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A brush fire burning in between southbound and northbound lanes of Interstate 5 south of Bakersfield is causing delays Monday evening. A brush fire was reported at Grapevine Road in the center divider at around 4:49 p.m. Firefighting crews have been called to the area. Firefighting aircraft have also been called […]
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Monthlong closures planned on Hageman Road for construction
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city of Bakersfield announced closures on a portion of Hageman Road beginning Monday. The affected area is on Hageman Road between Old Farm Road and Calloway Drive, city officials said in a press release Friday. Eastbound and westbound lane closures are expected to be in effect from 7 a.m. to […]
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Two closures to impact highways 58, 99
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Two overnight closures are set to impact highways 58 and 99 starting Sunday. The first closure is a full overnight closure of eastbound Highway 58 from Sunday through Thursday. The closure is set for 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. so crews can replace overhead signs along the corridor. Officials with the […]
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Overnight lanes closures set for Highway 58 and Highway 99
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Highway 58 and Highway 99 are scheduled for overnight lane closures starting the week of Sunday, August 30, said the City of Bakersfield. Full overnight closures of eastbound Highway 58 are set to begin on Sunday, August 30, through Thursday, Sept. 3. The closure will...
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Lanes reopen on Highway 99 after semi crash in Delano
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATE:. All lanes are open following a semi crash. Southbound Highway 99 remains closed at Woollomes Avenue in Delano following a crash involving a semi Thursday morning. The crash initially closed all northbound and southbound lanes as crews worked to clear debris from both sides...
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Southbound Highway 99 lanes reopened after crash involving semi-truck
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATE (4:47 P.M.): According to CHP, the lanes reopened. Expect delays if traveling south on Highway 99 near California Avenue after a crash caused the right two lanes to be closed Monday afternoon. According to the CHP’s website, on Monday, August 24, 2026, at around...
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Today In SCV History: August 23, 1963 – First Stretch Of Antelope Valley 14 Freeway Opens
On this day in 1963, a major event in transportation history occurred as the first section of the Antelope Valley 14 Freeway opened, running from east of Solemint Junction in Canyon Country to Red Rover Mine Road in Acton. The new freeway, which would eventually become California State Route 14, was designed to provide a ...
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Proposed Costco near Shafter-Bakersfield border sparks excitement, traffic concerns
A proposed Costco on the Shafter-Bakersfield border is generating excitement among nearby residents, along with worries about how much more traffic the project could bring during construction and after it opens. The nearly 185,000-square-foot Costco Wholesale is proposed for 7th Standard Road and Calloway Drive, near the border of Shafter....
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Tehachapi Willow Springs Road closed at Oak Creed Road for semi-trailer rollover: CHP
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A semi-trailer that rolled over Wednesday evening in the Tehachapi area has closed westbound Oak Creek Road near Tehachapi Willow Springs Road, according to CHP's website. It happened just after 7 p.m. The cause is unknown at this time. No injuries were reported. The westbound...
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Lane on Hwy 99 to close overnight on Thursday for construction in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A lane closure is planned overnight on southbound Highway 99 starting on Thursday. The City of Bakersfield said the number four lane, which is the farthest right lane, will be closed on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 9 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, as crews remove a rail along the southbound 99 and Ming Avenue off-ramp.
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CHP warns drivers going over 100 mph could cost them their license
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Drivers traveling on Bakersfield freeways may have noticed electronic signs carrying a straightforward warning: "slow down, speed kills" and "drive 100 miles per hour, lose your license." The California Highway Patrol says the signs are part of its public safety messaging aimed at reminding drivers...
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No. 4 lane on SB Highway 99 at Ming Avenue closes overnight Thursday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — One lane on southbound Highway 99 at the Ming Avenue off-ramp is scheduled to be closed overnight on Thursday, August 20, according to the City of Bakersfield. The number four (farthest right) lane is set to be closed from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Crews...
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Fire reported along eastbound Highway 58 near Comanche Drive
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATE (5 P.M.): CHP said the number two and three lanes will be closed due to heavy smoke. There is a report of a fire along eastbound Highway 58 near Comanche Drive Friday afternoon. According to the CHP’s website, the fire was reported at 3:48...
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Recurring daytime closures set for Hwy 58 bridge, SB Hwy 99 connector
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Recurring daytime closures are set for Highway 58 on the east and westbound bridges between Mohawk Street and the southbound Highway 99 connector on Thursday, August 13. The City of Bakersfield announced the closure on Tuesday. There will be 10-minute closures planned from 8 a.m....