Los Banos State Route 152 Pavement Anchor
Project Description
This project proposes to replace existing deteriorated pavement, improve the overall ride quality, and reduce immediate maintenance needs. This project also proposes to upgrade pedestrian facilities to current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, and upgrade a bike route, Transportation Management System (TMS) elements, drainage facilities, guardrails, and roadway signs. The project limits are on State Route (SR) 152 in Merced County in and near Los Banos from 0.3 miles west of Badger Flat Road to 0.2 miles east of San Luis Street.
Project Benefits
Purpose
The purpose of this project is to improve overall pavement condition, ride quality, and minimize maintenance needs.
Need
The current pavement condition exhibits signs of distress that requires an elevated level of maintenance efforts. Other roadway assets along the corridor are not up to the current standards and need to be addressed.
Funding Source
The project is programmed in the 2022 State Highway Operations and Protection Program (SHOPP) with funding from the Pavement Preservation Program.
Project Cost/Programmed
| Programed Project Cost | Capital $ | Support $ |
|---|---|---|
| Project Approval & Environmental Document | $0 | $1,281,000 |
| Plans, Specifications, & Estimates | $0 | $2,244,000 |
| Right of Way | $239,000 | $1,146,000 |
| Construction | $21,919,000 | $3,142,000 |
Current Schedule
| Process | Date |
|---|---|
| Project Study Report (M010) | May 2021 (Actual) |
| Project Approval & Environmental Document (M200) | Fall 2023 |
| Right of Way Certification (M410) | Fall 2025 |
| Ready to List (M460) | Fall 2025 |
| Approved Construction Contract (M500) | Spring 2026 |
| Project Completion (M600) | Winter 2027 |
Project Status
The Project Initiation Report was approved in May 2021. The project began Project Approval & Environmental Document (PA&ED) in June 2022.
Project Contact
Caltrans District 10 - Public Information Office
Phone: (209) 948-7977
Email: district10publicaffairs@dot.ca.gov
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.