State Route 140/165 Mobility Improvements
Project Description
The project is located at the intersection of State Route (SR) 140 and SR 165, about 7.5 miles south of Hilmar in Merced County. This project proposes to signalize the intersection with a dedicated left turn lane on all four legs or to install a single lane roundabout.
Project Benefits
Purpose
The purpose of this project is to reduce delay, improve traffic operations, and improve the intersection Level of Service (LOS) within the project limits.
Need
Due to the current all-way stop control, the intersection of SR 140 and SR 165 is experiencing significant delay, poor operations, and an unacceptable LOS during peak hours.
Funding Source
State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) – Mobility-Operational Improvements Program (201.310)
Project Cost/Programmed (x$1,000):
| Programed Project Cost | Capital $ | Support $ |
|---|---|---|
| Project Approval & Environmental Document | $0 | $1,378 |
| Plans, Specifications, & Estimates | $0 | $1,776 |
| Right of Way | $255 | $641 |
| Construction | $4,945 | $1,071 |
| Projected Cost as of 7/10/2024: | Planned $ | Expended $ |
|---|---|---|
| Project Approval & Environmental Document | $1,378 | $992 |
| Plans, Specifications, & Estimates | $1,776 | $537 |
| Right of Way | $641 | $140 |
| Construction | $1,071 | $0 |
Current Schedule
| Process | Date |
|---|---|
| Project Study Report (M010) | Summer 2019 (A) |
| Project Approval & Environmental Document (M200) | Summer 2022 (A) |
| Right of Way Certification (M410) | Winter 2025 (A) |
| Ready to List (M460) | Winter/Spring 2026 (A) |
| Approved Construction Contract (M500) | Winter 2026/2027 (T) |
| Project Completion (M600) | Winter 2028/2029 (T) |
Project Status
The project achieved Ready-to-List status in January 2026 and is targeted to be advertised in Fall 2026.
Project Contact
Caltrans District 10 - Public Information Office
Phone: (209) 948-7977
Email: district10publicaffairs@dot.ca.gov
Address: P.O. Box 2048, Stockton, CA 95201-2048
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.