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Caltrans outlines multi‑phase Highway 58 rehabilitation affecting Ridgecrest area
Summary
Caltrans representatives presented animations and slides on a multi‑segment Highway 58 rehabilitation spanning roughly 44 lane‑mile equivalents in three major stages; presenters said major traffic impacts are planned and a follow‑up presentation is expected May 20.
Caltrans (presenters identified during the meeting) gave Ridgecrest City Council members an overview of a multi‑phase Highway 58 rehabilitation that will be carried out in multiple segments and is expected to produce notable traffic impacts.
The presentation included animated flyovers and slides showing three major construction segments and detour plans; presenters said the overall rehabilitation covers about 44 lane‑mile equivalents with the work staged so traffic can continue to flow while construction proceeds. The presenters showed an animation indicating Banner Road would become a cul‑de‑sac during certain phases and said communication efforts will emphasize which local roads remain open.
Council and staff asked questions about traffic management and staging. Presenters said the first of several public briefings to the council region is scheduled for May 20 to provide further detail and answer community questions.
Next steps: Caltrans will provide a follow‑up presentation and more detailed outreach materials at the May 20 session; council members asked staff to relay local access and detour information to residents when available.
