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.

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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)

 

Videos

https://youtu.be/GLITMmJg64o

 

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.