Blasting operation to slow Highway 41 traffic in Madera County

The California Department of Transportation will conduct daytime blasting operations on Highway 41 in Madera County beginning April 28.

Caltrans said it’s widening the highway to add a passing lane north of Road 208.

Blasting will continue each week on Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Caltrans said, and delays could last 20 to 30 minutes at a time. Up-to-date information on the operation will be broadcast through Caltrans’ Twitter page.

Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes during the project hours.

This story was originally published April 22, 2016 at 9:24 PM with the headline "Blasting operation to slow Highway 41 traffic in Madera County."