Merced 140 Planada Intersection Control Improvement Project
Project Description
This safety improvement project is in Merced County on State Route (SR) 140 near Planada at the intersection of Plainsburg Road. The intersection of SR 140 and Plainsburg Road is a four- legged intersection with stop control access along Plainsburg Road and free-flow traffic on SR 140. The project proposes to construct a single-lane roundabout designed to accommodate STAA vehicles. In addition, project work will include sidewalks and American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps.
Project Benefits
Purpose and Need
The purpose of the project is to reduce the number and severity of broadside and head-on collisions through intersection control improvements. A pattern of broadside collisions has been identified at the intersection due to motorists’ failure to yield.
Funding Source
This project has been funded into the 2020 State Highway Operations and Protection Program (SHOPP under Safety Improvements Program (201.010) for the delivery in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/2024.
Project Cost/Programmed (x$1,000):
| Programed Project Cost | Capital $ | Support $ |
|---|---|---|
| Project Approval & Environmental Document | $0 | $1,399 |
| Plans, Specifications, & Estimates | $0 | $1,530 |
| Right of Way | $2,096 | $472 |
| Construction | $4,754 | $1,450 |
| Projected Cost as of 5/14/2024: | Planned $ | Expended $ |
|---|---|---|
| Project Approval & Environmental Document | $1,399 | $1,198 |
| Plans, Specifications, & Estimates | $1,530 | $773 |
| Right of Way | $472 | $146 |
| Construction | $1,450 | $0 |
Current Schedule
| Process | Date |
|---|---|
| Project Study Report (M010) | 1/28/2021 (A) |
| Project Approval & Environmental Document (M200) | 2/1/2023 (A) |
| Right of Way Certification (M410) | 2/28/2025 |
| Ready to List (M460) | 3/12/2025 |
| Approved Construction Contract (M500) | 8/25/2025 |
| Project Completion (M600) | 9/25/2026 |
Project Status
This project was scheduled to begin construction operations in Spring 2025 however, delivery of this project will be delayed due property acquisitions and a late discovery of an underground utility relocation. Construction operations are now anticipated to begin in August 2025. With contract completion scheduled for September 2026. Caltrans presented an update to the community of Planada in January 2024 at the monthly Planada MAC meeting. Caltrans is scheduled to update the community again in June 2024.
Project Contact
Caltrans District 10 - Program Project Management
Corey Casey, Project Manager
Phone: (209) 607-8789
Email: Corey.Casey@dot.ca.gov
Caltrans District 10 - 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.
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Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Caltrans Information)