Friday, August 8th, 2025
Good morning, Modesto. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Several road projects are causing lane closures, detours, and delays — including disruptions on Scenic Drive, Bodem Street, and near schools — during work hours Monday through Friday. The Weekly Traffic Impact Report shows work scheduled to finish from August through March 2027 and advises drivers to use alternate routes and drive slowly. City of Modesto
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