One major road improvement project in southeast Madera County is coming to a close. But two others are looming, so don’t expect the rush hour traffic jams on Highway 41 to end anytime soon.
Caltrans said it has a May completion target for the $31.4 million rehabilitation of Highway 41 between Highway 145 and Avenue 15. But Madera County will be taking the lead on two more projects in the area that are close to starting construction.
One project, the widening of Avenue 12 from Highway 41 to Road 40, is expected to begin in June and could take 18 months to complete. A second project, the widening of Highway 41 from Avenue 10 1/2 to Avenue 15, is expected to begin early 2026 and could take two years to complete…