SR-94/SR-188 Asset Management Project

Project

The project proposes to rehabilitate and enhance multiple transportation assets in eastern San Diego County on State Routes 94 and 188. On SR-94 the project area extends from just south of Singer Lane to where SR-94 connects to Interstate 8. On SR-188 the project extends from the connection to SR-94 to the Tecate border. The project passes through the unincorporated communities of Rancho San Diego, Spring Valley, Jamul, Dulzura, Barrett Junction, Potrero, Canyon City, Campo, Boulevard, Manzanita, and Tecate. The main asset is drainage rehabilitation that will include culvert replacement and culvert lining.

The project also proposes rehabilitating other assets related to pavement, mobility, signage, safety and street lighting.

Funding

This project is funded through the State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) with the cost subject to change as the project progresses.

Purpose

The purpose of this project is to rehabilitate culvert systems along Route 94 to restore serviceability of pipe culverts and to prevent subsequent damage to the highway system resulting from culvert failures. Additional work on Route 94 will upgrade bus stops to preserve highway pavement and construct new pedestrian ramps to help meet Complete Streets objectives.

On Route 188 existing pavement will be rehabilitated to improve ride quality and extend service life and pedestrian ramps will be upgraded to meet current standards to help meet Complete Streets objectives.

Need

Culverts, the anchor asset for this project, have been classified by their condition. They are either in good, fair, or poor condition. Culverts in poor or fair condition have been identified and need to be repaired or replaced. Additional assets in need of rehabilitation or replacement include existing pavement, signs, and ADA ramps. Bus pads will be added to mitigate against pavement deterioration at bus stops. Vehicle detection loops will be replaced where grinding and paving will obliterate existing detection loops.

Current Stage

We are currently in the Plans, Specification and Estimate (PS&E) phase of the project.  The Right of Way Division is working on reaching out to property owners to request permits to entre (PTEs), a Temporary Construction Easements (TCE), and a highway easement for us to secure the right-of-way rights to construct the project improvements.

Next Steps

We are scheduled to finalize the PS&E package by May 2025, followed by securing property rights, and have draft contract bid documents by June 2025.   The construction contract package will be submitted to the Headquarters Division of Engineering Services-Office Engineer (DES-OE) in July 2025.  Headquarters is scheduled to advertise the contract in August 2025.  Bids received will be opened in late October 2025.   A contractor will be selected, and the construction contract awarded by the end of January 2026.  The construction contract should be approved by February 2026 and the Construction phase will begin in April 2026.  The construction work is expected to last approximately one year and two months (up to June 2027), followed by a one-year plant establishment period (up to June 2028).