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Lee Vining Pavement Rehabilitation Project

Project Information

The Lee Vining Pavement Rehabilitation Project is a large-scale reconstruction and redesign of U.S. 395 through Lee Vining that will change the look of the highway for years to come. The project area spans roughly 2.5 miles from just south of the junction with State Route 120 W to Picnic Grounds Road. Project features include:

  • Complete rehabilitation of the existing pavement area.
  • Redesign of U.S 395 from a five-lane highway to a three-lane highway from just south of Lee Vining Avenue to just north of Lee Vining High School.
    • Addition of bike lanes in both directions within the same area.

A visual representation of the proposed layout of U.S. 395 through Lee Vining. Created with Streetmix.

  • Replace, repair, or construct new facilities including ADA-compliant curb ramps and driveways, street lighting, landscaping, crosswalks, and guardrail.
  • Add permanent stormwater treatment facilities.
  • Expansion of sidewalks up to 16' wide.
  • New head-in parking between Lee Vining Avenue and 4th Street.

Project Maps

A map of the Lee Vining Rehabilitation Project area on U.S. 395.

Project Location Map

A map showing where curb and ramp improvements will be made on the Lee Vining Rehabilitation Project.

Proposed ADA Upgrades Map

 A map showing the drainage improvements on U.S. 395 through Lee Vining as part of the Lee Vining Rehabilitation Project.

Proposed Drainage Improvements Map

 A map of the parking updates coming to Lee Vining on U.S. 395 as part of the Lee Vining Rehabilitation Project.

Proposed Parking Map

 Map of proposed pedestrian improvements as part of the Lee Vining Rehabilitation Project.

Proposed Pedestrian Improvements Map
Click each map for a larger version.

Environmental Document

The Final Environment Document for the Lee Vining Rehabilitation Project is now available for public review upon request.

To Obtain a Copy of the Final Environmental Document

  • Email us at D9PublicInfo@dot.ca.gov
  • Call us at (760) 872-0601
  • Write us at Caltrans Public Information Office, 500 S. Main Street, Bishop, CA 93514

Project Cost & Timeline

Project Cost

The estimated construction cost of this project is $20,000,000.

Timeline*

  • Summer 2018: Initial Public Engagement
  • June 2019: Project Initiation Document Complete
  • February 2022: Draft Environmental Document Circulation
  • February 15, 2022: Virtual Public Meeting
  • April 2022: PA&ED
  • September 11, 2024: In-Person Public Meeting at Lee Vining Community Center
  • June 2025: Complete Design
  • October 2025: Advertise Project
  • May 2026: Begin Construction

*Schedule subject to change

U.S Highway 395 looking towards Bishop

Construction PIO Contact

Michael Lingberg

Public Information Officer
Construction
Caltrans District 9
(760) 920-0280

michael.lingberg@dot.ca.gov

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.

Caltrans and You Title VI Brochure in various languages

An earthmover working on a Caltrans project. A project monitor stands in the foreground on the right.

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