Weedpatch Highway Rehabilitation
Project Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes to rehabilitate State Route 184 between post mile 1.1, near Wharton Avenue, and post mile 8.3 North of at Brundage Lanein Kern County. The project would provide 8-foot-wide shoulders along the length of the project in both directions. Guardrail would be installed in both directions at the Eastside Canal. Two drainage basins and storage ditches would be constructed to address existing areas prone to flooding. The project consists of Complete Streets elements, such as upgrading existing non-standard curb ramps, sidewalks, and driveways where required within the Caltrans right-of-way. Class 2 bike lanes would be installed in both directions. Traffic signal modifications and/or upgrades would be made at several intersections. Other electrical items to be installed or upgraded throughout the project limits. These would include traffic loop detectors, pull-boxes, demarcation cabinets, park and ride lighting, and vehicle detection systems. Raised median curbs would be added at nine locations to improve safety for motorists making turns.
Project Benefits
Purpose
The purpose of this project is to restore the facility to a state of good repair so that the roadway is in a condition that only requires minimal maintenance expenditures. The project would replace and upgrade other highway elements within the project limits that are failing, worn out, or functionally obsolete.
Need
The frequency of repairs required is surpassing the availability of State maintenance forces and has resulted in increased costs of maintaining State Route 184 within the project limits. The Pavement Condition Survey characterizes the road as having mild pavement distress. At various locations, the existing shoulder widths are not to current standards. Also, existing sidewalks and curb ramps are not to current standards. Pedestrian and bicyclist accessibility are not continuous within the project limits.
Estimated Funding Breakdown
| Funding Source | Funding Amount |
|---|---|
| Local | Not Applicable |
| State | $4,424,000 |
| Federal | $31,037,000 |
| Construction Cost | $35,461,000 |
Partnerships
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- County of Kern
Proposed Project Schedule
| Process | Date |
|---|---|
| Final environmental document to be completed | Completed |
| Right-of-way acquisition to be completed | Completed |
| Design to be completed | Completed |
| Advertise | Completed |
| Construction to begin | January 2026 |
| Construction to be completed | Spring 2027 |
Project Contacts
Victor Aldama, Project Manager
Phone: 559-383-5051
Email: victor.aldama@dot.ca.gov
Judith Lopez, Senior Environmental Scientist
Phone: 559-240-5068
Email: judith.lopez@dot.ca.gov
District 6 Public Information Office
Phone: (559) 444-2409
Email: d6.public.info@dot.ca.gov
Documents
- Initial Study with Proposed Negative Declaration - March 2020 (PDF, 1.8MB)
Title VI Information
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