Reconfigure the SR 273/Ox Yoke Road intersection
Summary
SCH Number
2004038387
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 2
Document Title
Reconfigure the SR 273/Ox Yoke Road intersection
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/22/2004
Document Description
Caltrans and the City of Anderson will reconfigure the SR 273/Ox Yoke Road intersection, improve highway operations, and upgrade the railroad warning devices. The project is needed to improve safety. The fatal plus injury accident rate is about six times higher than the statewide average for similar types of roadways. Work scope includes installing traffic signals, including video image processing for vehicle detection and railroad preemption; adding intersection safety lighting; adding and lengthening turn lanes on SR 273; upgrading drainage facilities; and adding designated AA-compliant pedestrian facilities that connect to existing sidewalk on Ox Yoke Road. The improved turn lanes will be consistent with other signalized intersections on SR 273. Ox Yoke Road will be widened to accommodate a WB right turn lane and bicycle lane. An optional disposal site at Sha 5 PM 17.3 has been approved for this project. Highway 273 has been unidentified as one of the state routes that may have accumulated Aerial Deposited Lead (ADL). ADL exists because of the historic use of lead additives in gasoline. The combustion of gasoline with lead produces lead particulate, ADL, which over time accumulates along roadways. At present, ADL studies along Route 273 are underway. If ADL is found, the contract for this project will include special provisions for the identification, excavation, handling, and off-site disposal of ADL contaminated soil. These special provisions will require development of a Lead Compliance Plan, implementation of worker lead awareness training, and sampling and analysis of excess material prior to export and disposal.
Contact Information
Name
Barbara Lauger
Agency Name
Department of Transportation, District 2
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Anderson
Counties
Shasta
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
This project will not result in any significant impacts to the environment.
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