BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Eastbound Highway 58 will be reduced to a single lane next week as Caltrans will be in the area making a series of repairs to the highway, Caltrans said through a news release Thursday. The road closure will affect about three miles of the outside lane an shoulder of the highway, from east of Highway 223 to just west of Hart Flat Road. This stretch of road will be closed from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Driver in fatal Ming Ave crash says passenger grabbed wheel; police say driver was impaired Crews will be installing new guideposts and mile markers that have been damaged within the heavily traveled highway over the years. Caltrans will also crack seal the pavement to improve ride quality for motorists. There will be no detours to go around the work area. So organizers say to leave with plenty of time if you travel through the area. Westbound traffic will not be affected, Caltrans officials said. CHP will also be monitoring traffic throughout the closure.