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Manzanar ⁄ Independence 4 Lane Project
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in conjunction with Granite Construction Company, Inc will widen 11.1 of existing 2-lane highway in Inyo County to a 4-lane expressway. This work includes building 80 drainage systems, constructing a new bridge for northbound traffic spanning the Los Angeles Aqueduct, as well as installing sidewalks and lighting for the town of Independence.
Learn More About the Project
- May Newsletter - Issue 2
- March Newsletter - Issue 1
- May Schedule - UPDATED on 5/19/2009 This schedule is subject to change at any time due to field conditions.
View looking north from the subgrade of the new lanes |
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Aerial view of the new bridge construction area |





