Second Udate on 7/16/25: Following another delay, the opening of the ramp is now being pushed back until the evening of Monday, July 21st.
Updated on 7/15/25: After a two-day delay, the ramp is set to be shut down for a week starting Wednesday.
Week-Long Ramp Closure Announced for Cottonwood Creek Project in Madera County
July 9, 2025 – MADERA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), along with Security Paving, announces the 
week-long closure of the eastbound Avenue 12 on-ramp, to southbound State Route 99, starting tomorrow morning. Crews will be doing grinding, paving, striping, and guardrail work along the on-ramp.
The following will occur from Wednesday, July 9, starting at 6:00 a.m., through Wednesday, July 16 extended through Thursday, July 17 Monday, July 21st.
- Eastbound Avenue 12 on-ramp, to southbound State Route 99, will be closed starting at 6:00 a.m., on Wednesday, July 9th.
- The week-long closure is expected to last through Wednesday, July 16 extended through Thursday, July 17 Monday, July 21st.
- Please plan accordingly.
This is necessary, as the Cottonwood Creek project continues to progress and nears competition.
Due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the on-ramp closure date may need to be extended.
Caltrans reminds you to drive with extra care and allow additional time while travelling near construction zones. Please be alert for construction personnel and remember to “Slow for the Cone Zone.”
For the safety of workers and other motorists, please Be Work Zone Alert.
For the latest road information, visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov & dot.ca.gov.
Source: Caltrans
