State Route 59 Intersection Control
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Project Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes a safety improvement project for the intersection of State Route 59 and Gerard Avenue in Merced County near the City of Merced. Two build alternatives and a no-build alternative are being considered. The proposed build alternatives feature the choice of a traffic signal or a single-lane roundabout.
Project activities would include work off the paved roadway, trenching, grading or other ground disturbance, drainage work, excess soil, tree and vegetation removal, structures on or adjacent to the proposed right-of-way, utility relocation, night work, and acquiring additional right-of-way.
Project Benefits
Purpose
The purpose of the project is to reduce the number and severity of broadside collisions at the intersection of State Route 59 and Gerard Avenue.
Need
A pattern of broadside collisions has been identified at the intersection of State Route 59 and Gerard Avenue due to failure to yield by motorists.
Estimated Funding Breakdown
| Funding Source | Funding Amount |
|---|---|
| Local | Not Applicable |
| State | To be determined |
| Federal | To be determined |
| Construction Cost | $5.5 million to $6.3 million depending on Alternative selection |
Alternative 2
| Funding Source | Funding Amount |
|---|---|
| Right of Way Capital | $1,750,000 |
| Construction Capital | $3,750,000 |
| Construction Cost | $5,500,000 |
Alternative 3
| Funding Source | Funding Amount |
|---|---|
| Right of Way Capital | $1,600,000 |
| Construction Capital | $4,700,000 |
| Construction Cost | $6,300,000 |
Partnerships
- Not Applicable
Proposed Project Schedule
| Process | Date |
|---|---|
| Final environmental document to be completed | June 2022 |
| Right-of-way acquisition to be completed | May 2024 |
| Design to be completed | June 2024 |
| Advertise | September 2024 |
| Construction to begin | January 2025 |
| Construction to be completed | May 2025 |
Project Contact
Saurabh Jayant, Project Manager
Phone: (209) 608-5777
Email: saurabh.jayant@dot.ca.gov
C. Scott Guidi, Senior Environmental Planner
Phone: (209) 479-1839
Email: scott.guidi@dot.ca.gov
District 10 Public Information Office
Phone: (209) 948-7543
Email: district10publicaffairs@dot.ca.gov
Documents
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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.