El Dorado 2R Rehab
Project Description
The project would cold plane the existing pavement and replace it with new pavement. The project would also install shoulder rumble strips and upgrade guardrails, drainage systems, dikes, signs, Transportation Management System elements, and pavement striping.
Project Benefits
Purpose
The purpose of this 2R project is to restore the existing four-lane, divided Interstate 5 freeway to a state of good repair so that the roadway remains in a condition that minimizes future maintenance costs.
Need
Within the project limits, there is a considerable amount of distress on the existing pavement, and rehabilitation is needed to prevent further deterioration of the roadway.
Estimated Funding Breakdown
| Funding Source | Funding Amount |
|---|---|
| Local | Not Applicable |
| State | $5,680,517 |
| Federal | $43,844,483 |
| Construction Cost | $49,525,000 |
Partnerships
- California Transportation Commission
Proposed Project Schedule
| Process | Date |
|---|---|
| Final Environmental document to be completed | Summer 2026 |
| Right-of-way acquisition to be completed | Summer 2028 |
| Design to be completed | Summer 2028 |
| Advertise | Fall/Winter 2028 |
| Construction to begin | Spring 2029 |
| Construction to be completed | Fall 2030 |
Project Contact
Haisam S Soliman, Project Manager
Phone: 559-383-5505
Email: haisam.soliman@dot.ca.gov
Judith Lopez, Environmental Branch Chief
Phone: 559-240-5068
Email: judith.lopez@dot.ca.gov
District 6 Public Information Office
Phone: 559-488-4067
Email: d6.public.info@dot.ca.gov
Documents
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- Initial Study with Proposed Negative Declaration - January, 2026 (PDF 1.6 MB)
- Public Notice, English (PDF 92 KB)
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.
Title VI Brochures
- Title VI Brochure, English (PDF 154 KB)
- Title VI Brochure, Spanish (PDF 361 KB)
- Title VI brochures in various languages