Highway 140 in the Merced River Canyon in Mariposa County
Credit: Caltrans

February 18, 2020 - MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 140 from Briceburg to Sweetwater Creek to remove trees and vegetation burned during the Briceburg fire.

Work is scheduled to begin Tuesday, February 18, 2020, through Friday, February 21, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Due to the Presidents’ Holiday, no work is scheduled on Monday, February 17, 2020.)

Motorists should expect 15-minute delays.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment, and/or materials and construction related issues.

For the safety of workers and other motorists, please Be Work Zone Alert.
Source: Caltrans