Shaver Lake Viaduct
Project Description
The project would construct a two-lane viaduct on a new alignment of State Route 168 near the Shaver Lake shoreline in Fresno County. The viaduct would be a bridge-like structure set on deep foundations spanning the area of current pavement distress. The viaduct would be 780 feet long, with the roadway realigned 63 feet into the existing hillside. The realigned roadway would straighten the roadway. This realignment would simplify construction staging, reduce the need for reversing traffic control, and shorten construction days. Construction would take about 550 days over 19 months to complete.
Project Benefits
Purpose
The purpose of the project is to alleviate repeated slope and pavement failures on State Route 168 near the Shaver Lake shoreline.
Need
The roadway is unstable due to the presence of an underground spring, resulting in the repeated need for repairs due to deep subsidence.
Estimated Funding Breakdown
| Funding Source | Funding Amount |
|---|---|
| Local | Not Applicable |
| State | $3,441,000 |
| Federal | $26,559,000 |
| Construction Cost | $30,000,000 |
Partnerships
- Not Applicable
Proposed Project Schedule
| Process | Date |
|---|---|
| Final environmental document to be completed | Fall 2022 |
| Right-of-way acquisition to be completed | Fall 2024 |
| Design to be completed | Spring 2025 |
| Advertise | Summer 2025 |
| Construction to begin | Fall 2025 |
| Construction to be completed | Fall 2028 |
Project Contact
Jeannie Wiley, Project Manager
Phone: 559-978-3234
Email: jeannie.wiley@dot.ca.gov
Shane Gunn, Environmental Branch Chief
Phone: 559-832-0051
Email: shane.gunn@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 Mitigated Negative Declaration - FINAL November 2022 (PDF, 3.4MB)
News and Events
The live virtual public meeting was held on October 19, 2022. For more information about this event, please visit the virtual public meeting website.
Title VI Information
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