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 | October 2021 |
| Right-of-way acquisition to be completed | June 2024 |
| Design to be completed | June 2024 |
| Advertise | October 2024 |
| Construction to begin | February 2025 |
| Construction to be completed | October 2027 |
Project Contact
Haesun Lim, Senior Environmental Planner
Phone: (559) 970-2348
Email: haesun.a.lim@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)
Title VI Information
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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 Brochure (English, PDF)
- Title VI Brochure (Spanish, PDF)
- Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Caltrans Information)