State Route 32 Pavement Rehabilitation Project
State Route 32 Chico Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Project Description:
In and near Chico, from Muir Avenue to Route 99 (PM 5.0/10.2L/R). Rehabilitate pavement, install signals and lighting, upgrade Transportation Management System (TMS) elements, rehabilitate drainage systems, and upgrade facilities to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. This project will extend the pavement service life and improve ride quality.
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Purpose:
The purpose of the proposed project is to:
- Preserve the pavement life of SR 32 (PM 5.0-10.2) by addressing poor existing
pavement conditions. - Extend the life of drainage systems by rehabilitating systems in poor condition.
- Improve pedestrian mobility and overall operations by upgrading non-standard ADA ramps, adding
- Intersection lighting and control devices were warranted and work with the City of Chico to close
sidewalk gaps as budget allows. - Improve multi-modal function of the roadway per Caltrans District 3’s complete streets plan, where feasible.
Need:
The existing pavement within the project area exhibits signs of major distress and is expected to further deteriorate in the absence of proper action. A culvert assessment determined multiple culverts to be in poor condition, which jeopardizes the stability of the existing roadbed. Drainage systems that are in poor condition require rehabilitation or replacement to restore functionality. The project area has multiple curb ramps that are not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). There are multiple gaps in the existing sidewalk, including substandard driveways, thus limiting pedestrian connectivity along this corridor.
Project Cost:
The total cost is estimated at $ 37.2 million in federal and state funds.
Schedule:
| Project Approval and Environmental Document | December 6, 2021 |
| Design Completed | December 1, 2023 |
| Advertise Project | March 25, 2024 |
| Begin Construction | July 10, 2024 |
| Complete Construction | May 2026 |
Bikramjit Kahlon, Project Manager, (530) 812-5049, bikramjit.kahlon@dot.ca.gov
Megan Reese, Public Information Officer, (530) 682-6145, megan.reese@dot.ca.gov