Carson Transportation Management Systems

Project Description

The project proposes to install various Transportation Management System (TMS) elements and Roadside Safety Improvements in and around the Kirkwood/Carson area at 8 locations in Amador, El Dorado, and Alpine Counties on State Routes 88, & 89. The following work is proposed:

  • Install new Changeable Message Signs (CMS)
  • Upgrade/replace existing CMS
  • Install new Vehicle Detection Systems (VDS)
  • Upgrade/replace existing VDS
  • Install new Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras
  • Install new Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS)
  • Install new Highway Advisory Radio (HAR)
  • Upgrade/replace existing HAR
  • Install new Extinguishable Message Signs (EMS)
  • Construct Maintenance Vehicle Pullouts (MVP)

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Project Benefits

Purpose and Need

The purpose of this project is to improve roadway mobility and efficiency by addressing the effects of recurrent severe weather conditions on traffic through the strategic deployment of various TMS elements on SR 88, and SR 89.

There is a need to inform motorists traveling through the Kirkwood/Carson area of weather and traffic conditions that can affect their travel. Installation of various TMS will improve mobility, efficiency, and address the effects of severe weather conditions.


Current Schedule

Spring 2019 (A)

Project Study Report (M010)

Winter 2023 (A)

Project Approval & Environmental Document (M200)

Spring 2025 (T)

Right of Way Certification (M410)

Spring 2025 (T)

Ready to List (M460)

Fall 2025 (T)

Approved Construction Contract (M500)

Spring 2027 (T)

Project Completion (M600)

Funding Source


201.315 – State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) – Transportation Management Systems


Project Status


The project is currently in the Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) and Right of Way (R/W) phases.


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

Programed Project Cost Capital $ Support $
Project Approval & Environmental Document   $2,094
Plans, Specifications, & Estimates   $2,589
Right of Way $1,640 1,073
Construction $23,440 $2,570
Projected Cost as of April 8, 2024: Planned $ Expended $
Project Approval & Environmental Document $2,094 $2,024
Plans, Specifications, & Estimates $2,589 $74
Right of Way $1,073 $2
Construction $2,570 $0

Project Manager

Karanveer Bains

Karanveer Bains
Phone: (510) 495-5271
Email: Karanveer.Bains@dot.ca.gov

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