Traffic Signal and Lighting System Installation at the Intersection of Mt. Vernon Avenue at State Route 58

The City of Bakersfield Public Works Department is overseeing the installation of a traffic signal and lighting system at the intersection of Mt. Vernon Avenue and the State Route 58 westbound offramp in Kern County, California. The primary objective of this project is to ensure the orderly flow of traffic through the addition of traffic control devices used in conjunction with existing facilities. This project is classified under NAICS code 237310 and is currently listed as a forecast with a posted date of July 30, 2026. The project has been granted a categorical exemption under Section 15301, as it involves only the addition of traffic control devices without any expansion of use. Navdip Grewal, a Civil Engineer IV and Design Engineering Manager for the City of Bakersfield, serves as the primary point of contact for the project. The official documentation was signed on July 28, 2026, confirming the project's scope and its location within the city of Bakersfield.