Tuttletown Pavement Widening Project
Project Description
It is recommended that the pavement at this curve be widened at both the northbound and southbound directions. In the southbound direction, it will be necessary to import material to fill an area approximately 3700 SF. The project widens the southbound side of the curve at Post Mile 25.3, on State Route 49 in Tuolumne County.

Project Benefits
Purpose and Need
The purpose of the project is to provide adequate pavement width at the short radius curve to accommodate a STAA design vehicle. The need is inadequate pavement width for southbound truck traffic is causing off-tracking, resulting in delays for the traveling public.
Funding Source
2026 SHOPP Collision Severity Reduction (201.015)
Project Cost/Programmed (x$1,000):
| Programed Project Cost | Capital $ | Support $ |
|---|---|---|
| Project Approval & Environmental Document | $0 | |
| Plans, Specifications, & Estimates | $930 | |
| Right of Way | $116 | $352 |
| Construction | $2,632 | $726 |
| Projected Cost as of 2/14/2024 | Planned $ | Expended $ |
|---|---|---|
| Project Approval & Environmental Document | $0 | $0 |
| Plans, Specifications, & Estimates | $930 | $0 |
| Right of Way | $352 | $0 |
| Construction | $726 | $0 |
Current Schedule
| Process | Date |
|---|---|
| Project Approval & Environmental Document (M200) | 03/18/19 (A) |
| Right of Way Certification (M410) | Spring 2029 |
| Ready to List (M460) | Summer 2029 |
| Approved Construction Contract (M500) | Spring 2030 |
| Project Completion (M600) | Spring 2031 |
Project Status
This project is in the PS&E phase.
Project Contact
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.