Bakersfield Intersection Will Close September 20
The Calloway Drive and Fruitvale Avenue intersection will close for pavement work starting September 20, 2026.
Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Beginning September 20, 2026, the intersection of Calloway Drive and Fruitvale Avenue in Bakersfield will close for essential pavement rehabilitation. Construction crews will work overnight to complete the Hageman Road project, with completion expected by September 22, 2026.
Why it matters
This closure is necessary to facilitate critical pavement rehabilitation along Hageman Road. The city has implemented traffic management measures to mitigate congestion for residents traveling through the area during the project.
Crews will perform construction work daily from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The project timeline spans from the evening of September 20 through the expected completion on September 22, 2026.
The details
Construction teams will utilize flaggers to manage the flow of traffic around the intersection during the closure period. Drivers are advised to utilize provided alternative routes to avoid potential delays caused by the ongoing Hageman Road rehabilitation efforts.
Timeline
September 20, 2026: Intersection closes at 7 p.m.
September 21, 2026: Overnight construction continues.
September 22, 2026: Work is expected to be completed.
Market Landscape
This closure is part of the broader Hageman Road pavement rehabilitation project, which serves to maintain vital city infrastructure standards. Such efforts reflect the ongoing prioritization of road maintenance across Bakersfield to support regional commercial and residential transit needs.
Local drivers should expect traffic delays while the intersection is closed during overnight hours. Motorists must follow posted signage and use designated alternative routes to navigate around the construction zone.
The takeaway
Commuters should plan for detours during the overnight hours of September 20 through September 22. Adhering to the directions of on-site flaggers will help maintain safety while construction crews complete the necessary pavement repairs.
What happens next
The construction project is scheduled for completion on September 22, 2026, at which point the intersection is expected to reopen to normal traffic.
Further reading
For more updates on local infrastructure updates, visit Bakersfield Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KGET 17.
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