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Caltrans project on Yosemite Avenue to begin May 15; downtown parking and access expected to be affected

Madera City Council · February 19, 2026
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Summary

City engineering staff and Caltrans described a capital preventative-maintenance project on State Route 145 (Yosemite Avenue) starting May 15, including road diet elements, medians, bike lanes, new lighting and roundabouts. Staff warned downtown businesses may temporarily lose dozens of parking spaces and described outreach and mitigation steps.

City engineering staff updated the council on Feb. 18 about a Caltrans capital preventative‑maintenance project on State Route 145 (Yosemite Avenue) set to begin May 15. The work covers rehabilitation from Pecan Avenue to Story Road, with the portion highlighted for Madera between East and Lake streets. Proposed improvements include a road diet (lane reductions), bike lanes, bus…

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