Butte 162 Roadway Widening

Project Facts

Description

• Construct a continuous 12-foot wide two-way left turn lane.
• Widen shoulders to 8 feet.
• Create a 20-foot clear recovery zone for vehicles.
• Replace or extend culverts as needed.
• Rehabilitate asphalt and replace highway striping.
• Relocate Utilities.
• Reconstruct driveways

What We Are Doing

This project will improve safety on State Route 162 between Foothill Boulevard and the Gold Country Casino by providing a two-way left turn, standard 8-feet wide shoulders and a clear recovery zone to reduce traffic collisions.

Funding Breakdown

Total cost: $22.5 million in federal and state funds.

Project Schedule

Project Approval and Environmental Document:  February 2019
Advertise Project:  June 2021
Begin Construction:  Spring 2022
Complete Construction:  Winter 2022

Partnership

none

Project Contacts

Cameron Knudson
Project Manager
(530) 218-1820
cameron.knudson@dot.ca.gov

Gilbert Mohtes-Chan
Public Information Officer
(530) 682-6145
gilbert.mohtes-chan@dot.ca.gov