Highway 26/49 Intersection Control Improvement Project
Project Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes to improve the safety of the intersection on State Route 26 and State Route 49 in Calaveras County in the census-designated town of Mokelumne Hill. A collision report from the California Highway Patrol and a traffic investigation conducted by Caltrans District 10 Traffic Safety Branch identified a pattern of broadside collisions at this intersection. The project proposes to build a roundabout.
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
Funding Source
2020 State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) - Pavement Anchor Project (Collision Severity Reduction).
Project Cost/Programmed
| Programed Project Cost | Capital $ | Support $ |
|---|---|---|
| Project Approval & Environmental Document | $0 | $1,610,000 |
| Plans, Specifications, & Estimates | $0 | $1,759,000 |
| Right of Way | $12,516,000 | $668,000 |
| Construction | $7,055,000 | $1,602,000 |
| Projected Cost as of (June 26, 2023) | Planned $ | Expended $ |
|---|---|---|
| Project Approval & Environmental Document | $1,610,000 | $1,366,000 |
| Plans, Specifications, & Estimates | $1,759,000 | $310,000 |
| Right of Way Support | $668,000 | $56,000 |
| Construction Support | $1,602,000 | $0 |
Current Schedule
| Process | Date |
|---|---|
| Project Study Report (M010) | Summer 2020 |
| Project Approval & Environmental Document (M200) | Summer 2022 |
| Right of Way Certification (M410) | Spring 2024 |
| Ready to List (M460) | Spring 2024 |
| Approved Construction Contract (M500) | Fall 2024 |
| Project Completion (M600) | Spring 2026 |
Project Status
Project is in Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E).
Project Contact
Caltrans District 10 - Public Information Office
Phone: (209) 948-7977
Email: district10publicaffairs@dot.ca.gov
Documents
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Initial Study with Negative Declaration – FINAL – August 2022 (PDF 2.4MB)
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.