Downed Power Line Closes Highway 145 in Madera County

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By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 30 minutes ago on

August 19, 2026

Highway 145 is closed in both directions near Road 29 in Madera County because of a downed power line, with no estimated reopening time. (Caltrans)

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A portion of Highway 145 in Madera County is closed in both directions because of a downed power line Wednesday, Caltrans said.

The closure is near Road 29, officials said.

Crews are at the scene, according to Caltrans. An estimated time for reopening the highway was not immediately available.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.