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Modesto Infrastructure Projects and Traffic Impacts

Modesto, California, is currently undergoing several infrastructure projects, each with specific timelines and traffic control measures in place. These projects are expected to be completed between late 2026 and…

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Modesto · November 14, 2026
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The 9th Street Corridor Improvements are expected to be completed by April 2027. During construction, lane closures are in effect between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, on 9th Street from North Carpenter Road to L Street. Motorists are advised to slow down, use caution, and take alternate routes when possible (source ID: 1). [1]

The intersection of South Carpenter Road and West Hatch Road is expected to be completed by the end of November 2026. Traffic control will be in place from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with all turn-pockets off West Hatch Road entering the subdivision closed. A detour routes vehicles southbound to West Whitmore Avenue and back around to Vivian Road to enter from the far west side of the subdivision (source ID: 1). [1]

The Claus Road & Merle Avenue Roundabout is expected to be completed by February 2027. On November 6, 2026, traffic control will be shifted to the east side of Claus Road, resulting in a revised roadway configuration and altered traffic patterns. Merle Avenue between Claus Road and Thomas Court will be closed to through traffic during construction, while residents will still have access to their homes (source ID: 1). [1]

The Coffee Road Pavement Rehabilitation Phase 2 is expected to be completed by the end of November 2026. Expect lane closures, lane shifts, flaggers, and detours on Coffee Road working north and southbound between Norwegian Avenue and Scenic Drive. Motorists are advised to slow down, use caution, and take alternate routes when possible (source ID: 1). [1]

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The 9th Street Corridor Improvements are expected to be completed by April 2027, according to the Modesto, CA - News Flash. Traffic impacts include lane closures and delays between 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday on 9th Street from North Carpenter Road to L Street. Motorists are advised to slow down, use caution, and take alternate routes when possible. This information is sourced from the provided news flash. [1]

The intersection of South Carpenter Road and West Hatch Road is expected to be completed by the end of November 2026. Traffic control will be in place from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All turn-pockets off West Hatch Road entering the subdivision will be closed, with a detour in place that routes vehicles southbound to West Whitmore Avenue and back around to Vivian Road to enter from the far west side of the subdivision. This is detailed in the Modesto, CA - News Flash. [1]

The Claus Road & Merle Avenue Roundabout is expected to be completed by February 2027. An upcoming traffic control change on November 6, 2026, will shift traffic control to the east side of Claus Road, resulting in a revised roadway configuration and altered traffic patterns. Merle Avenue between Claus Road and Thomas Court will be closed to through traffic during construction, while residents will continue to have access to their homes. This information is provided by the Modesto, CA - News Flash. [1]

The Coffee Road Pavement Rehabilitation Phase 2 is expected to be completed by the end of November 2026. Traffic impacts include lane closures, lane shifts, flaggers, and detours on Coffee Road working north and southbound between Norwegian Avenue and Scenic Drive. Motorists are advised to slow down, use caution, and take alternate routes when possible, as stated in the Modesto, CA - News Flash. [1]

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The 9th Street Corridor Improvements are expected to be completed by April 2027, according to the Modesto, CA - News Flash. Traffic impacts include lane closures and delays between 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday on 9th Street from North Carpenter Road to L Street. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes and exercise caution (Source ID: 1). [1]

The intersection of South Carpenter Road and West Hatch Road is expected to be completed by the end of November 2026. Traffic control will be in place from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with turn-pockets off West Hatch Road entering the subdivision closed. A detour routes vehicles southbound to West Whitmore Avenue and back around to Vivian Road (Source ID: 1). [1]

The Claus Road & Merle Avenue Roundabout is expected to be completed by February 2027. On November 6, 2026, traffic control will shift to the east side of Claus Road, altering traffic patterns. Merle Avenue between Claus Road and Thomas Court will be closed to through traffic, though residents will still have access to their homes (Source ID: 1). [1]

The Coffee Road Pavement Rehabilitation Phase 2 is expected to be completed by the end of November 2026. Traffic impacts include lane closures, lane shifts, flaggers, and detours on Coffee Road between Norwegian Avenue and Scenic Drive. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes and exercise caution (Source ID: 1). [1]

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