Fresno 168 Culvert Rehabilitation

Project Description

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes to repair or replace 158 culverts and associated elements at various locations on State Route 168 in Fresno County from post mile R8.28 to post mile 45.80 from the Fowler Avenue Overcrossing to 0.10 mile east of Warbler Lane.

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Project Benefits

Purpose

The purpose of this project is to maximize the service life of drainage elements by rehabilitating and upgrading or replacing existing culverts at various locations within the project limits.

Need

This project is needed to maintain proper drainage and extend the life of the culverts on State Route 168 for the following reasons:

  • The culverts are perforated and heavily rusted.
  • The culverts have damaged end treatments and joint separations.
  • The culverts have reached or exceeded their design life.

Estimated Funding Breakdown

Funding Source Funding Amount
Local Not Applicable
State $6,050,000
Federal $6,050,000
Construction Cost $12,100,000

Partnerships

  • Not Applicable

Proposed Project Schedule

Process Date
Final environmental document to be completed Spring 2023
Right-of-way acquisition to be completed Fall 2024
Design to be completed Winter 2024
Advertise Winter 2024
Construction to begin Spring 2024
Construction to be completed Fall 2026

Project Contact

Jeannie Wiley, Project Manager
Phone: 559-978-3234
Email:  Jeannie.Wiley@dot.ca.gov

Trais Norris, Senior Environmental Planner
Phone: 209-601-3521
Email:  Trais.Norris@dot.ca.gov

District 6 Public Information Office
Phone:  559-488-4067
Email:  D6.Public.Info@dot.ca.gov

Documents

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News and Events

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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.