State Route 59 Intersection Control
Project Description
This safety improvement project is on State Route (SR) 59 at Gerard Avenue in Merced County. The intersection consists of 2-way stop control on Gerard Avenue and free flow traffic on SR 59. The project proposes to reduce the number and severity of broadside collisions by constructing intersection control improvements. A single-lane roundabout was selected as the preferred alternative for the project.
Project Benefits
Purpose and Need
The purpose of this project is to reduce the number and severity of broadside collisions at the SR 59/Gerard Avenue intersection.
There is a pattern of broadside collisions identified at the SR 59/Gerard Avenue intersection due to failure to yield by motorists.
Funding Source
This project was amended into the 2018 State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) under the Safety Improvements Program (201.010), for the delivery in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24. The construction delivery FY is proposed to be moved out to the FY 2025/26.
Project Cost/Programmed
| Programed Project Cost | Capital $ | Support $ |
|---|---|---|
| Project Approval & Environmental Document | $0 | $1,036 |
| Plans, Specifications, & Estimates | $0 | $1,588 |
| Right of Way | $1,343 | $495 |
| Construction | $4,565 | $1,113 |
| Projected Cost as of 12/01/2023 | Planned $ | Expended $ |
|---|---|---|
| Project Approval & Environmental Document | $1,036 | $967 |
| Plans, Specifications, & Estimates | $1,588 | $916 |
| Right of Way Support | $495 | $299 |
| Construction Support | $1,113 | $0 |
| Construction Capital | $4,565 | $0 |
| Right of Way Capital | $2,686 | $34 |
Current Schedule
| Process | Date |
|---|---|
| Project Study Report (M010) | March 2020 (A) |
| Project Approval & Environmental Document (M200) | October 2022 (A) |
| Right of Way Certification (M410) | Summer 2025 |
| Ready to List (M460) | Summer 2025 |
| Approved Construction Contract (M500) | Spring 2026 |
| Project Completion (M600) | Winter 2027 |
Project Status
The Project is currently in the Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) phase.
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
Documents
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