Interstate 205 / Chrisman Road Interchange Project
Project History
Caltrans initiated the I-205/Chrisman Road Interchange Project, completing a Project Study Report/Project Development Support (PSR/PDS) document in November 2012. The interchange at the Paradise Road overcrossing was determined to be the optimal placement for building the interchange, and a Draft Environmental Document and Draft Project Report were prepared to analyze this location for feasibility and environmental impact.
Proposed Project Features
- New interchange at the current Paradise Road overcrossing.
- Type L-9 partial cloverleaf interchange on the north side of I-205 and Type L-2 spread diamond interchange on the south side of I-205.
- New intersection at Pescadero Avenue and Paradise Road
Project Benefits
Purpose
The purpose of the project is to provide a new connection to Interstate 205 (I-205) that serves the existing and planned residential, commercial, and industrial development in the area. This will also relieve the forecasted increase in traffic demand at surrounding interchanges and increase regional mobility. The northeast area of Tracy and its surrounding communities (particularly southwest Lathrop) are growing and developing. This is expected to continue and increase over the next few decades. This growth will continue to increase the demand on local interchanges, causing them to operate at a less than acceptable level of service (LOS). The closest access to I-205 from the project site is MacArthur Drive, where the future traffic demands at the interchange will result in an unacceptable LOS F.
Need
To meet future traffic demands, the City of Tracy’s circulation element and the City of Lathrop’s General Plan identify the need for a new interchange to be located on I-205 between the existing MacArthur Drive interchange and the I-5 interchange.
Project Schedule
- Complete NEPA & CEQA Technical Studies – September 2015
- Circulate Draft Environmental Document– July 2016/August 2016
- Hold Public Meeting– July 20, 2016
- Environmental Document Approval–October 2016
- Project put on-hold, due to City of Tracy priorities
- Project Restarted February 2022
Current Schedule
Project Approval & Environmental Document (M200)
March 2024
Right of Way Certification (M410)
August 2027
Ready to List (M460)
November 2027
Approved Construction Contract (M500)
April 2028
Project Completion (M600)
December 2029
Project Proponents:
City of Tracy
Anju Pillai - City of Tracy
Juann Ramos Dokken - Engineering
Caltrans
Dina EL-Nakhal - Project Manager
Scott Guidi - Environmental Branch Chief
Project Funding
Funding is available through a variety of state and federal sources, including the Public Lands Highway, SJCOG Regional Transportation Program, and Highest Priority Projects.
Project Status
The project is currently in PA&ED phase.
Project Cost/Programmed (x$1,000):
Programed Project Cost | Capital $ | Support $ |
---|---|---|
Project Approval & Environmental Document | $1,085 | |
Plans, Specifications, & Estimates | $ | |
Right of Way | $ | $ |
Construction | $ | $ |
Projected Cost as of December 2023: | Planned $ | Expended $ |
---|---|---|
Project Approval & Environmental Document | $ | $1,028 |
Plans, Specifications, & Estimates | $ | $ |
Right of Way | $ | $ |
Construction | $ | $ |
Public Information Office

Phone: (209) 948-7977
Email: District10PublicAffairs@dot.ca.gov
Address: P.O. Box 2048, Stockton, CA 95201-2048