10-0T69U Mer 5 Operational Improvements
Summary
SCH Number
2021100219
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 10
(DOT)
Document Title
10-0T69U Mer 5 Operational Improvements
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/14/2021
Document Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes to improve operations at four intersections in Merced and Stanislaus counties by replacing existing paved shoulders with widened shoulders to accommodate Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 (STAA) truck turning movements. The four locations are on Interstate 5 (I-5), State Route (SR) 33, SR 140, and SR 165 at the following postmiles:
1) Mer-165-11.73, 2) Sta-5/140-32.39/0.00, 3) Mer-140/33-4.35/26.46, 4) Mer-33/140-27.11/6.04
In addition, it is proposed to remove the existing mainline intersection structural sections at Locations 2 and 4 and replace with Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) over aggregate base (AB), structural section to vary by location, and to overlay the entire sections in Locations 1 and 3 with 0.2 ft of Gap Graded Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt (RHMA-G). It is also proposed to install Transportation Management Systems (TMS) elements at all locations, replace one cross-drain at Location 1, and replace or upgrade roadside signs where needed.
The purpose of the project is to improve operational efficiency at four intersections on State Highways in Merced and Stanislaus counties by constructing additional pavement at the corners of the intersections to improve Surface Transportation Assistance Act vehicle turning radius, eliminate conflicts with opposing vehicular traffic, reduce traffic congestion and improve traffic flow. Truck turning movements at these intersections do not meet Surface Transportation Assistance Act off-tracking standards, with wheel tracks and swept paths of Surface Transportation Assistance Act trucks encroaching into outside shoulders and opposing lanes.
Contact Information
Name
C. Scott Guidi
Agency Name
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), District 10
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Gustine, Los Banos
Counties
Merced, Stanislaus
Regions
Citywide, Countywide, Northern California, Unincorporated
State Highways
5,33,140,165
Other Information
Project has four (4) locations in Merced and Stanislaus counties.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
14 CCR 15301 Class 1(c)
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt under Categorical Exemption Class 1(c), existing facilities. The project will not affect any sensitive species or their habitat, cultural resources, or any other environmentally sensitive resources.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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