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Merced Interstate 5 Pavement Anchor Project

Project Description

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes to resurface pavement, rehabilitate drainage systems and bridge structures, upgrade and install Transportation Management System elements, construct Maintenance Vehicle Pullouts, and replace guardrails and signage from post mile 0.00 to post mile 32.48 of Interstate 5 through Merced County.

Merced Interstate 5 Pavement Anchor Project Map

Project Benefits

Purpose

The purpose of this multi-objective project is to improve pavement condition, drainage systems, structure rideability, guardrails, end treatments, and signage on Interstate 5 in Merced County.

Need

The project is needed to address deficiencies identified in the following technical reports:

  • The 2023 Pavement Condition Report identified significant pavement distress, including cracking and poor ride quality, which requires rehabilitation to prevent further roadway failure.
  • The Culvert Inspection Report and Hydraulic Report documented corroded, perforated, and damaged culverts that are no longer functioning effectively and risk undermining the roadway.
  • The Structure Maintenance & Investigations Reports identified bridge deck deterioration and approach slab settlement that negatively impacted rideability and structural integrity.
  • The Traffic Safety Analysis indicated that existing guardrails and end treatments do not meet current Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware standards, and signage is degraded.

Summer 2022

Project Study Report (M010)

Fall 2026

Project Approval & Environmental Document (M200)

Spring 2029

Right of Way Certification (M410)

Spring 2029

Ready to List (M460)

Winter / Spring 2030

Approved Construction Contract (M500)

Winter / Spring 2033

Project Completion (M600)

Documents

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Initial Study with Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration Volume 1 of 2 - April 2026 (PDF 1.59MB)

Funding Source

The project is funded in the 201.121 Pavement Preservation (CAPM) sub-program in the State Highway Operations and Protection Program (SHOPP).

Project Status

Project is currently in the PA&ED phase.

Project Cost/Programmed (x$1,000):

Programed Project Cost Capital $ Support $
Project Approval & Environmental Document   $3,541
Plans, Specifications, & Estimates   $4,204
Right of Way $2,038 $875
Construction $86,399 $6,402
Projected Cost as of January 26, 2026: Planned $ Expended $
Project Approval & Environmental Document $3,541 $2,717
Plans, Specifications, & Estimates $4,204 $0
Right of Way $875 $0
Construction $6,402 $0

Public Information Office

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

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Title VI Information

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) assures that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 , as amended, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 , and Federal Executive Order 12898 (Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations).

Caltrans will make every effort to ensure nondiscrimination in all of its programs and activities, whether they are federally funded or not, and that services and benefits are fairly distributed to all people, regardless of race, color, or national origin. In addition, Caltrans will facilitate meaningful participation in the transportation planning process in a nondiscriminatory manner.