Blackwell’s Corner Capital Preventative Maintenance
Project Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes to cold plane 0.25 inch of existing asphalt concrete pavement, replace that with Hot Mix Asphalt Type A after sealing cracks and repairing failed localized areas, overlay the entire roadway with 0.10 foot of Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt-G Bonded Wearing Course, and construct shoulder backing within the project limits (post miles 40.4 to 59.0) on State Route 33 in Kern County. The project would also upgrade Transportation Management Strategy elements and culverts within the project limits.
Project Benefits
Purpose
The purpose of the project is to preserve, repair, and extend the life of the existing pavement and improve the ride quality of the roadway through the project limits.
Need
The existing pavement has been subjected to considerable distress and cracking due to heavy truck traffic and needs to be restored to a state of good repair to extend its service life. The project work would improve safety for the traveling public by minimizing frequent maintenance lane closures and reducing exposure to maintenance personnel in high speed traffic. The project would replace roadside signs that are in poor condition and restore existing drainage systems throughout the project limits.
Estimated Funding Breakdown
| Funding Source | Funding Amount |
|---|---|
| Local | Not Applicable |
| State | Not Applicable |
| Federal | $17,000,000 |
| Construction Cost | $17,000,000 |
Partnerships
- California Transportation Commission
Proposed Project Schedule
| Process | Date |
|---|---|
| Final environmental document to be completed | April 2022 |
| Right-of-way acquisition to be completed | March 2023 |
| Design to be completed | April 2023 |
| Advertise | July 2023 |
| Construction to begin | November 2023 |
| Construction to be completed | September 2024 |
Project Contact
Trais Norris, Senior Environmental Planner
Phone: (209) 601-3521
Email: trais.norris@dot.ca.gov
Sunil Gandrathi, Project Manager
Phone: (559) 383-5200
Email: sunil.gandrathi@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 Mitigated Negative Declaration - FINAL - April 2022 (PDF, 1.6MB)
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 Brochure (English, PDF)
- Title VI Brochure (Spanish, PDF)
- Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Caltrans Information)