May 2, 2019 - MARIPOSA COUNTY – Caltrans is extending the full highway closure on northbound and southbound State Route 49 (SR-49) from Bear Valley Road to just south of SR-132 in Coulterville.

The closure, which began on Monday, April 29, 2019, is now extended through 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Initially, the closure was scheduled for 12 days (concluding Friday, May 10).

Crews have discovered the shoulders of SR-49 at multiple locations (including the entire roadside embankment) are shifting away from the highway.

For the sake of public safety and for the long-term integrity of SR-49, Caltrans is extending the closure. This work will be done in addition to repairing or replacing three culverts (underground drainage systems) and rebuilding the road over them afterward.

The communities of Bear Valley, Coulterville, Greeley Hill and Mariposa can still be reached using alternate routes.

Motorists can expect an additional hour of travel time.

To stay current on this closure, and other news regarding state highways, please follow District 10 on Twitter (@CaltransDist10), download the Caltrans Quickmap app to your phone, call 1-800- 427-ROAD (7623) and check http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi for highway conditions.

This closure is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment and/or materials and other issues.
Source: Caltrans

Related: Caltrans Announces 12-Day Closure of Highway 49 North in Mariposa County Begins Monday, April 29 – Bear Valley to Coulterville