Highway 26/49 Intersection Control Improvement Project

Project Description
This Safety Improvement project proposes to construct a roundabout at the intersection of State Route (SR) 26 and SR 49 in the town of Mokelumne Hills in Calaveras County to reduce the number and severity of broadside collisions at the intersection. In addition, this project proposes to install the following ITS elements.

Project Benefits
Purpose
The purpose of this project is to improve intersection control to reduce the number and severity of broadside collisions at the intersection of State Route 26 and State Route 49.
Need
A pattern of broadside collisions has been identified at the intersection of State Route 26 and State Route 49, which are caused by motorists failing to yield.
Roundabouts
For more information on the safety of Roundabout, please visit the links below.
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Overview of Roundabouts
Federal Highway Administration
Roundabouts
U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration
Roundabouts: An Information Guide
Caltrans
Roundabout Demonstration
Current Schedule
Summer 2020 (A)
Project Study Report (M010)
Summer 2022 (A)
Project Approval & Environmental Document (M200)
Spring 2025 (A)
Right of Way Certification (M410)
Spring 2025 (A)
Ready to List (M460)
Winter 2026 (A)
Approved Construction Contract (M500)
Winter 2027 (T)
Project Completion (M600)
Documents
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Initial Study with Negative Declaration – FINAL - August 2022 (PDF 2.4MB)
Funding Source
2020 SHOPP- Pavement Anchor Project (20.XX.201.010- Collision Severity Reduction).
Project Status
Project is in Construction Phase
Project Cost/Programmed (x$1,000):
| Programed Project Cost | Capital $ | Support $ |
|---|---|---|
| Project Approval & Environmental Document | $0 | $1,610 |
| Plans, Specifications, & Estimates | $0 | $1,759 |
| Right of Way | $6,258 | $668 |
| Construction | $7,055 | $1,602 |
| Projected Cost as of February 10, 2026: | Planned $ | Expended $ |
|---|---|---|
| Project Approval & Environmental Document | $1,610 | $1,366 |
| Plans, Specifications, & Estimates | $1,759 | $1,682 |
| Right of Way Support | $668 | $424 |
| Right of Way Capital | $6,258 | $186 |
| Construction Support | $1,602 | $4 |
| Construction Support | $7,055 | $186 |
Public Information Office

Phone: (209) 948-7977
Email: District10PublicAffairs@dot.ca.gov
Address: P.O. Box 2048, Stockton, CA 95201-2048
