Tulare 245 Culvert Rehabilitation Project
Project Description
The project proposes to repair or replace 150 culverts on State Route 245 in Tulare County at various locations from the junction of State Route 245 and State Route 198 to the Tulare/Fresno County line.
Project Benefits
Purpose
The purpose of the project is to repair or replace existing culverts within the project limits.
Need
The project is needed to prevent flooding of the roadway and extend the service life of the culverts. The culverts have perforations, heavy rust, joint separations, and damaged end treatments, and they are clogged with sediment and/or debris.
Estimated Funding Breakdown
| Funding Source | Funding Amount |
|---|---|
| Local | Not Applicable |
| State | $3,686,000 |
| Federal | $15,292,000 |
| Construction Cost | $18,978,000 |
Partnerships
- Not Applicable
Proposed Project Schedule
| Process | Date |
|---|---|
| Final environmental document to be completed | Spring 2023 |
| Right-of-way acquisition to be completed | Spring 2025 |
| Design to be completed | Spring 2022 |
| Advertise | Fall 2025 |
| Construction to begin | Spring 2026 |
| Construction to be completed | Fall 2026 |
Project Contact
Jabed Khan, Project Manager
Phone: 559-832-0680
Email: jabed.khan@dot.ca.gov
Javier Almaguer, Senior Environmental Scientist
Phone: 559-287-9320
Email: javier.almaguer@dot.ca.gov
District 6 Public Information Office
Phone: 559-444-2409
Email: d6.public.info@dot.ca.gov
Documents
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- Initial Study with Negative Declaration - April 2023 (PDF 2.3 MB)
News and Events
- To be determined
Title VI Information
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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.
- Title VI Brochure (English, PDF)
- Title VI Brochure (Spanish, PDF)
- Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Caltrans Information)