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Southbound 99 is currently closed at Olive Drive due to downed power lines

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CalTrans is reporting that southbound 99 is currently closed at Olive Drive due to downed power lines in the roadway. Traffic is being detoured at Olive Drive.

The back-up is currently at approximately 1.5 miles. They do not have a timeframe on when lanes will be open.

Bakersfield, CA

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11/06/2026

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11/08/2026

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11/09/2026

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11/10/2026

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11/11/2026

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