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State Highway 178 remains closed. The closure limits travel between Lake Isabella and Kernville to Bakersfield. Cal-Trans will continue to remove rocks from the roadway. There is no set date for reopening, but we'll keep you informed.

Those looking for alternate routes to Bakersfield can use Highway 58 and Highway 155/Granite Road. Please monitor road conditions for these routes during winter weather situations. 

A quick note to let you know there are roads and highways still impacted by the rainstorms. Please visit the CVB's road condition page to find out more information.

Arguably the most notable road closure is Highway 178 from Bakersfield to Lake Isabella. Cal-Trans estimates the highway will be closed for at least one week in order to remove large boulders from multiple rock slides.

The Bakersfield and Kern County area is seeing record rainfall, thus local roads may be impacted. Please drive carefully and keep up to date on road closures by visiting:

• State Highway Conditions
• County of Kern Road Conditions
• City of Bakersfield Traffic Conditions

If you're in town tonight head down to Metro Galleries and enjoy First Friday. The monthly event includes sidewalk vendors, businesses open late and of course all the great restuarants in downtown Bakersfield. The heart of the events take place near 19th and Eye Streets.

Check it out tonight from 5 to 9 p.m.