# NPS Begins Mojave Road Rehabilitation

The National Park Service, working with the Federal Highway Administration, is scheduled to begin a multiyear rehabilitation and safety project on November 16, 2026, covering approximately 42 miles of Kelso-Cima Road and South Kelbaker Road in Mojave National Preserve, California. Work is expected to continue through 2029 and includes shoulder widening, road alignment and sightline improvements, drainage work, and measures to protect natural and cultural resources. The announcement provides no contract value, contractor, or solicitation details, so it does not establish that the work remains open for competition.

- Contractors can use the November 9 public meeting to learn about project phasing and impacts; it is not identified as a procurement or solicitation event.
- Firms should not treat the announced construction start as an indication that a new award opportunity is available. Check agency procurement channels for any related or follow-on work.
- The project’s road-safety and drainage scope may be relevant to firms specializing in highway rehabilitation and related construction services, subject to any separately announced procurement.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 05, 2026

### Government Entities
- National Park Service (NPS)
- Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

### Sources
- [Major Road Rehabilitation Project to Begin in Mojave National Preserve Nov. 16 - Mojave National Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)](https://www.nps.gov/moja/learn/news/major-road-rehabilitation-project-to-begin-in-mojave-national-preserve-nov-16.htm) - NPS