Fresno County Culvert Improvement
Project Description
The project would repair or replace 86 culverts at various locations in Fresno County along Interstate 5 and State Routes 33, 41, 63, 168, 180, 198, 245, and 269.
Project Benefits
Purpose
The purpose of the project is to repair and replace existing culverts, extend their life, and maintain the operational integrity of the drainage systems.
Need
The existing drainage culvert systems within the project limits have been identified as deficient and damaged, perforated, or clogged with debris or sediment.
Estimated Funding Breakdown
| Funding Source | Funding Amount |
|---|---|
| Local | To be determined |
| State | $11,596,000 |
| Federal | To be determined |
| Construction Cost | $14,829,000 |
Proposed Project Schedule
| Process | Date |
|---|---|
| Final Environmental document to be completed | March 2025 |
| Right-of-way acquisition to be completed | June 2026 |
| Design to be completed | February 2026 |
| Advertise | September 2026 |
| Construction to begin | November 2026 |
| Construction to be completed | January 2028 |
Project Contact
Judith Lopez, Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor)
Phone: 559-240-5068
Email: judith.lopez@dot.ca.gov
Ellery Ellis, Project Manager
Phone: 559-908-7321
Email: ellery.ellis@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 and Section 4 (f) De Minimis Evaluation - FINAL - March 2025 (PDF 5.7 MB)
- Public Notice, English (PDF 114 KB)
- Public Notice, Spanish (PDF 140 KB)
- Notice of Determination (PDF 221 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