Caples Lake Maintenance Station Rehabilitation

Project Description

The project proposes to construct a new dormitory building, demolish the existing dormitory building, reconstruct the sand shed, and rehabilitate the generator building at Caples Lake Maintenance Station (MS) (Facility #31M5730) to meet current State Fire Marshall (SFM), American with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Building Code requirements, and provide upgraded domestic wastewater on-site disposal system, along State Route (SR) 88, Alpine County. Attachment A shows the project location.

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Project Benefits

Purpose and Need

The purpose of a new dormitory building, rehabilitation of the generator building, and a new sand shed is to accommodate the current and growing needs of Caples Lake Maintenance Station. There is a need to comply with the American Disabilities Act and the current building codes as well as provide adequate building insulation and heating, storage space, women’s restroom, facility security and other amenities.


Current Schedule

Summer 2020 (A)

Project Study Report (M010)

Spring 2022 (A)

Project Approval & Environmental Document (M200)

Spring 2024 (T)

Right of Way Certification (M410)

Summer 2024 (T)

Ready to List (M460)

Winter 2024 (T)

Approved Construction Contract (M500)

Fall 2028

Project Completion (M600)

Funding Source


201.352 – State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) – Maintenance Facilities


Project Status


Project currently in 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   $853
Plans, Specifications, & Estimates   $2,979
Right of Way $52 $100
Construction $24,948 $4,148
Projected Cost as of April 16, 2024: Planned $ Expended $
Project Approval & Environmental Document $853 $743
Plans, Specifications, & Estimates $2,979 $2,160
Right of Way $100 $2
Construction $4,148 $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