Arvin CAPM
Project Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes to improve State Route 223 in Kern County in the City of Arvin from 0.1 mile west of Comanche Drive to 0.1 mile east of King Street. Improvements would include resurfacing the highway and constructing Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant (ADA) curb ramps and Complete Streets elements, including enhancing the visibility of existing crosswalks, rehabilitating crosswalks, installing new crosswalks, installing missing sidewalk segments, installing bulb-outs, and adding rapid rectangular flashing beacon systems with lighting and a pedestrian hybrid beacon system and lighting.
Project Benefits
Purpose
The purpose of this project is to improve the ride quality within the project limits, extend the life of the existing pavement, and improve pedestrian mobility and accessibility at various locations on State Route 223 throughout the City of Arvin. The project would also ensure that the curb ramps are built according to current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
Need
The project is needed to repair the distressed pavement and to improve mobility and pedestrian accessibility for the public by resurfacing the highway, updating curb ramps to current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, and making Complete Streets improvements.
Estimated Funding Breakdown
| Funding Source | Funding Amount |
|---|---|
| Local | Not Applicable |
| State | $9,529,000 |
| Federal | Not Applicable |
| Construction Cost | $8,198,151 |
Proposed Project Schedule
| Process | Date |
|---|---|
| Final environmental document to be completed | March 2024 |
| Right-of-way acquisition to be completed | June 2025 |
| Design to be completed | June 2025 |
| Advertise | October 2025 |
| Construction to begin | Winter 2025 |
| Construction to be completed | Winter 2026 |
Documents
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A Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for this project was posted on the State Clearinghouse CEQANET website on April 21, 2021.
- Initial Study with Proposed Negative Declaration - October 2023 (PDF 4.6 MB)
- Public Notice - English (PDF 86 KB)
- Public Notice - Spanish (PDF 119 KB)
- Notice of Completion (PDF 371 KB)
Project Contacts
Marlo Carlos, Project Manager
Phone: (559) 383-5200
Email: marlo.carlos@dot.ca.gov
Trais Norris, Senior Environmental Planner
Phone: (559) 320-6045
Email: trais.norris@dot.ca.gov
District 6 Public Information Office, Caltrans
Phone: (559) 444-2409
Email: d6.public.info@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.
Title VI Brochures
Title VI brochures in various languages