State Route 49 Mobility Improvement Project
Project Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes to make intersection, roadway, pedestrian, and bicycle improvements along State Route 49 and State Route 4 in the City of Angels Camp in Calaveras County. Caltrans proposes to modify the intersection of State Route 49 and State Route 4 with either a roundabout or signalized intersection. The project would also improve the intersection of State Route 49 and Francis Street with either a roundabout or signalized intersection.
All build alternatives propose a median island between State Route 4 and Francis Street along State Route 49, with a left-turn pocket for the Frog Jump Plaza shopping center and a median island opening for the Altaville Fire Department. Complete Streets elements include sidewalks and bike lanes or shared-use paths along State Route 49 between Monte Verda Street and Baker Street. Mailboxes, signs, and commercial and residential driveways will be relocated or modified throughout the project limits. Additional right-of-way, temporary construction easements, and utility relocations will be required for this project.
Project Benefits
Purpose
The purpose of this project is to reduce traffic congestion, improve traffic circulation, and provide better access management along State Route 49 between Monte Verda Street and Francis Street in the City of Angels Camp.
Need
The project is needed to address the frequent traffic delays and congestion that State Route 49 between Monte Verda Street and Francis Street experiences due to unrestricted movements to and from closely spaced private access points and other public road intersections along the corridor. Also, there are limited facilities to accommodate the needs of pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
Funding Source
Non-Capacity Increasing Operational Improvement program for funding in the 2024/25 fiscal year as a long lead project.
Project Cost/Programmed
| Programed Project Cost | Capital $ | Support $ |
|---|---|---|
| Project Approval & Environmental Document | $0 | $1,727,000 |
| Plans, Specifications, & Estimates | $0 | $2,158,000 |
| Right of Way | $3,639,000 | $1,248,000 |
| Construction | $9,182,000 | $1,479,000 |
| Projected Cost as of (June 30, 2023) | Planned $ | Expended $ |
|---|---|---|
| Project Approval & Environmental Document | $1,727,000 | $1,570,000 |
| Plans, Specifications, & Estimates | $2,158,000 | $0 |
| Right of Way Support | $1,248,000 | $0 |
| Construction Support | $1,479,000 | $0 |
Current Schedule
| Process | Date |
|---|---|
| Project Study Report (M010) | 5/14/2019 (Actual) |
| Project Approval & Environmental Document (M200) | Summer 2023 |
| Right of Way Certification (M410) | Spring 2026 |
| Ready to List (M460) | Spring 2026 |
| Approved Construction Contract (M500) | Summer 2026 |
| Project Completion (M600) | Summer 2027 |
Project Status
Project is currently in Project Approval & Environmental Document (PA&ED) phase.
Project Contact
Caltrans District 10 - Public Information Office
Phone: (209) 948-7977
Email: district10publicaffairs@dot.ca.gov
Documents
Initial Study with Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration/Environmental Assessment and Section 4(f) Evaluation with Finding of No Significant Impact– April 2023 – (PDF 3,371KB)
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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.