Porterville, CA – The City is providing an update on the Westfield Avenue improvement project spanning Westwood Street to Lombardi Street. This segment of roadway was closed earlier this summer to allow for the installation of underground utilities, as well as curb, gutter, and roadway reconstruction. The project was originally scheduled for completion at the end of November; however, recent weather conditions have caused unavoidable delays.
Heavy rainfall over the past several weeks saturated the soil, creating soft spots and areas of water pumping that required additional time to dry before paving could safely begin. The drying period has taken longer than anticipated due to consistently cold temperatures.
If temperatures remain favorable, paving is scheduled to take place this Wednesday (12/10/25) and Thursday (12/11/25). Once paving is complete, Westfield Avenue will reopen to traffic with temporary striping in place.
During the winter school break, crews will return to adjust utility covers—including water valve lids and storm drain manholes—to final grade and place concrete collars around them. Final striping will also be completed during this period. All remaining work is expected to be finalized before school resumes in the second week of January 2026.
The City appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation as we work to complete these improvements safely and efficiently.
Porterville, lying along the foothills of the picturesque Sierra Nevada mountain range, is located on State Route 65, 165 miles north of Los Angeles. The city has a strategic central location to major markets and ready access to major transportation routes. Centrally located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Porterville is situated on the eastern edge of California's San Joaquin Valley, just 17 miles off State Route 99, a primary north-south transportation route. The city is approximately an hour from Fresno and Bakersfield and is a bustling city of over 62,000, serving as a trade center to over 100,000 people. Porterville serves as the gateway to the Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument, and is home to The Mighty 190, a local tourism collaboration that promotes countless outdoor adventures and natural amenities located along State Route 190 in southeastern Tulare County between Porterville and the Trail of 100 Giants. To learn more, please visit www.ci.porterville.ca.us or www.themighty190.com. Questions? Please contact yvelarde@ci.porterville.ca.us.