Wasco State Route 43/46 Intersection Improvements Project
Project Description
The Wasco State Route 43/46 Intersection Improvements project proposes to construct a roundabout at the intersection of State Route 43 and State Route 46 in the city of Wasco in Kern County, California. The project would construct a single-lane roundabout on a two-lane roundabout footprint. Other improvements include drainage elements, a lighting system, a flashing beacon system, and a traffic monitoring system.
Project Benefits
Purpose
The purpose of the project is to improve intersection traffic operations and safety by reducing the number and severity of collisions and reducing traffic congestion at the east junction intersection of State Route 43 with State Route 46 by placing a roundabout at the intersection.
Need
The intersection has a collision rate above the statewide average for similar facilities, and traffic warrants have been met that establish the need for a safety improvement project at the intersection.
Estimated Funding Breakdown
| Funding Source | Funding Amount |
|---|---|
| Local | Not Applicable |
| State | $468,000 |
| Federal | $3,432,000 |
| Construction Cost | $3,900,000 |
Partnerships
Not Applicable
Proposed Project Schedule
| Process | Date |
|---|---|
| Final environmental document completed | Completed |
| Right-of-way acquisition to be completed | Completed |
| Design to be completed | Completed |
| Advertise | October 2025 |
| Construction to begin | January 2026 |
| Construction to be completed | September 2029 |
Project Contact
John Thomas, Senior Environmental Planner
Phone: 559-408-4496
Email: john.q.thomas@dot.ca.gov
Shelley Maggard, Project Manager
Phone: 559-341-7981
Email: shelley.maggard@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 Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration - FINAL - November 2021 (PDF, 2.5 MB)
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