State Route 59 Intersection Control
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. A single-lane roundabout will be installed to improve this intersection.
Project activities 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.
Funding Source
The project was programmed as a 2020 State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) Major under the Safety Improvements Program for delivery in the 23/24 FY. It has been determined that this project is eligible for Federal-aid funding.
Project Cost/Programmed
| Programed Project Cost | Capital $ | Support $ |
|---|---|---|
| Project Approval & Environmental Document | $0 | $1,036 |
| Plans, Specifications, & Estimates | $0 | $1,588 |
| Right of Way | $1,749 | $495 |
| Construction | $3,899 | $1,113 |
| Projected Cost as of (June 14, 2022) | Planned $ | Expended $ |
|---|---|---|
| Project Approval & Environmental Document | $1,036 | $845 |
| Plans, Specifications, & Estimates | $1,588 | $0 |
| Right of Way | $495 | $0 |
| Construction | $1,113 | $0 |
Current Schedule
| Process | Date |
|---|---|
| Project Study Report (M010) | Spring 2020 |
| Project Approval & Environmental Document (M200) | August 2022 |
| Right of Way Certification (M410) | May 2024 |
| Ready to List (M460) | September 2024 |
| Approved Construction Contract (M500) | January 2025 |
| Project Completion (M600) | May 2025 |
Project Status
Project currently in Project Approval & Environmental Document Phase.
Project Contact
Caltrans District 10 - Public Information Office
Phone: (209) 948-7977
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.