Drivers on Hwy. 41 may face delays due to roadwork. Here’s where and when
Driving on Highway 41 between the Central Coast and the Central Valley? You may encounter traffic controls and delays due to roadwork over the next few months.
Contractor Granite Construction of Watsonville recently resumed “overnight work performing shoulder grading, improvements within the roadway and culvert rehabilitations,” Caltrans said in a news release.
Caltrans said its goal is to “resurface, restore and rehabilitate the roadway” near Reef City in Kings County. Reef City is located at the junction of Highways 41 and 33.
Here’s what to know:
Where is Highway 41 construction?
The project site extends from the Kern County-Kings County line to 0.8 miles west of Interstate 5.
When can I expect traffic controls?
Construction kicked off on Sunday, April 12, according to Caltrans.
“One-way reversing control” will be in place from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly Monday through Friday, and 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Sundays, the state roads agency said.
“Closures may continue for longer periods of time each day, if necessary, due to delays caused by weather or uncontrollable events that may occur during maintenance,” Caltrans said, adding that work is “weather permitting.”
How long will roadwork last?
Cantrans said the project is expected to be completed in July.
What is the Reef City Capital Maintenance Project?
The $18.5 million Reef City Capital Maintenance Project aims to “preserve and rehabilitate the existing pavement, extend the life of the roadway and minimize future maintenance costs.” Caltrans said on the project’s website.
The roadway’s condition “deteriorated due to the high volume of truck traffic,” Caltrans said, resulting in increased maintenance costs.
Work on the project began in February 2025.
Crews are upgrading guardrails, replacing existing dikes and installing centerline and shoulder rumble strips as well as replacing or fixing culverts in 13 locations.
“Restoring the roadway to a state of good repair would minimize maintenance costs and result in smoother pavement surfaces that could lead to improved vehicle operations, reduced emissions, and reduced energy consumption,” the state roads agency said said.
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This story was originally published April 16, 2026 at 7:34 AM with the headline "Drivers on Hwy. 41 may face delays due to roadwork. Here’s where and when."
