According to the city of Bakersfield, paving operations are set to begin on 24th Street between E and M streets starting April 1st. During the late afternoon and evening hours, two travel lanes will remain open to westbound traffic on 24th Street until 7 p.m. One lane on 24th Street may be closed after 7 p.m., leaving one lane open to traffic.

The work schedule is:

Wednesday, April 1: North side of the E Street, F Street, and Eye Street intersections. E Street and Eye Street will be closed on the north side of 24th Street at 4 p.m. F Street will be closed on the north side of 24th Street at 7 p.m.

Thursday, April 2: North side of the G Street, H Street, and L Street intersections. G Street will be closed on the north side of 24th Street at 4 p.m. H Street and L Street will be closed on the north side of 24th Street at 7 p.m.

Sunday, April 5: North side of the K Street, Chester Avenue, and M Street intersections. Chester Avenue will be closed on the north side of 24th Street at 7 p.m. and M Street will be closed on the north side of 24th Street at 8 p.m. K Street is currently closed.

Monday, April 6 and Tuesday, April 7: The two currently closed lanes on the north side of 24th Street between the intersections listed above. The adjacent westbound travel lane will be closed at 7 p.m. One lane will remain open to traffic.

The city asks drivers to be aware of construction crews during this time.