Stockdale Highway repaving project brings overnight closures to Bakersfield drivers
May 17, 2026
Crews are repaving Stockdale Highway between Old River Boulevard and Buena Vista Road. The work will force lane reductions and closures in both directions.Construction runs from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights.Ci
ty officials expect the project to wrap up by mid-July. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes or plan for extra travel time.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.Stay in Touch with Us Anytime, Anywhere: Download Our Free App for Apple and Android Sign Up for Our Daily E-mail Newsletter Like Us on Facebook Follow Us on Instagram Subscribe to Us on YouTube
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