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Stockdale Highway repaving project brings overnight closures to Bakersfield drivers

Drivers in Bakersfield should prepare for overnight lane reductions and closures on Stockdale Highway starting Sunday, May 17.
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — 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.

City officials expect the project to wrap up by mid-July. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes or plan for extra travel time.

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