City Closes Stockdale Highway Off-Ramp
The closure is part of the Centennial Corridor and Thomas Roads projects at the Highway 58 and 99 interchange.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The City of Bakersfield has closed the Stockdale Highway off-ramp from southbound Highway 99. The city and Caltrans state the closure is consistent with state safety standards.
Why it matters
The closure is tied to improvements at the Highway 58 and 99 interchange, which the city and Caltrans say enhance safety for the traveling public. Drivers on Bakersfield's roads will need to use alternate exits while the work proceeds.
The closure leaves residents of the affected neighborhood with two remaining exits, according to the city's project information. Project timing for the remaining interchange work is expected to begin in late 2027, though a firm closure duration was not provided.
The players
City of Bakersfield
The City of Bakersfield is the municipal government implementing the closure as part of its Centennial Corridor and Thomas Roads work.
Caltrans
The California Department of Transportation is the state agency that, with the city, states the closure is consistent with state safety standards.
The details
The Stockdale Highway off-ramp from southbound Highway 99 is closed as part of the Centennial Corridor Project and the Thomas Roads Improvement Program. The project gives southbound Highway 99 drivers a direct connection to westbound Highway 58, reducing use of local roads.
Timeline
Remaining work at the interchange is expected to begin in late 2027.
Roadmap
The closure is one phase of the Centennial Corridor Project and the Thomas Roads Improvement Program, two named Bakersfield road programs. It extends that work into the Highway 58 and 99 interchange, where the city and Caltrans are carrying out a sequence of improvements.
Southbound Highway 99 drivers will need to use other exits while the Stockdale Highway off-ramp is closed. Residents of the affected neighborhood still have two exits available.
The takeaway
Drivers who regularly use the southbound Highway 99 Stockdale exit should plan alternate routes while the interchange work proceeds. Checking city and Caltrans updates before traveling can help avoid delays.
Further reading
For other local changes to roads and businesses, see Openings & Closings in Bakersfield.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KBAK.
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