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

Project Study Report (M010)

Summer 2020 (A)

Project Approval & Environmental Document (M200)

Spring 2022 (A)

Right of Way Certification (M410)

Spring 2024 (T)

Ready to List (M460)

Summer 2024 (T)

Approved Construction Contract (M500)

Winter 2024 (T)

Project Completion (M600)

Fall 2028

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

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.

Title VI Brochure (English, PDF)

Title VI Brochure (Spanish, PDF)

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Caltrans Information)