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
The purpose of this project is to reduce the number and severity of broadside collisions at the SR 59/Gerard Avenue intersection.
Need
There is a pattern of broadside collisions identified at the SR 59/Gerard Avenue intersection due to failure to yield by motorists.
Current Schedule
Spring 2020 (A)
Project Study Report (M010)
Fall 2022 (A)
Project Approval & Environmental Document (M200)
Winter 2025 (T)
Right of Way Certification (M410)
Spring 2026 (T)
Ready to List (M460)
Summer 2026 (T)
Approved Construction Contract (M500)
Fall 2028 (T)
Project Completion (M600)
Documents
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Initial Study with Proposed Negative Declaration - Final - July 2022 (PDF 2.3MB)
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. Due to Right of Way delays, the construction delivery FY is proposed to be moved out to the FY 2025/26 as shown on the below schedule.
Project Status
Approved one parcel for RON (Resolutions of Necessity). Submitting Document PCR (Project Change Request) for RW (Right of Way) Capital for the March CTC (California Transportation Commission) meeting and time extension for the Construction Support and Capital fund for the June CTC meeting.
Project Cost/Programmed (x$1,000):
| Programed Project Cost | Capital $ | Support $ |
|---|---|---|
| Project Approval & Environmental Document | $1,036 | |
| Plans, Specifications, & Estimates | $1,588 | |
| Right of Way | $1,343 | $695 |
| Construction | $4,565 | $1,113 |
| Projected Cost as of April 19, 2024: | Planned $ | Expended $ |
|---|---|---|
| Project Approval & Environmental Document | $1,036 | $967 |
| Plans, Specifications, & Estimates | $1,588 | $1,144 |
| Right of Way | $695 | $468 |
| Construction | $1,113 | $0 |
Public Information Office
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)
