Merced 165 Pavement Anchor Project
Project Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing a pavement anchor project that will restore the roadway, and provide new sidewalks with ADA curb ramps, crosswalks, and Class II buffered bike lanes to improve multi-modal corridor safety, access, aesthetics, and mobility in Merced County on state route 165 in and near Los Banos from 0.1 mile south of Middle Rd (PM 7.00) to 0.07 mile north of Santa Fe Grade (PM 12.14).
Project Benefits
Purpose and Need
The purpose of this project is to improve the current roadway condition and provide new pedestrian facilities with ADA standards and bike lanes. The need of this project is existing distressed pavement conditions, deficient pedestrian facilities and access barriers for pedestrians with disabilities, and lack of bike lanes at various locations within the project limits.
Current Schedule
Project Study Report (M010)
06/29/23 (Actual)
Project Approval & Environmental Document (M200)
04/06/26 (Target)
Right of Way Certification (M410)
05/22/28 (Target)
Ready to List (M460)
06/05/28 (Target)
Approved Construction Contract (M500)
01/09/29 (Target)
Project Completion (M600)
01/09/31 (Target)
Funding Source
This is an Authorized Major SHOPP project under Program code 201.121.
Project Status
Project currently in Project Approval and Environmental Documents (PA&ED) phase.
Project Cost/Programmed (x$1,000):
| Programed Project Cost | Capital $ | Support $ |
|---|---|---|
| Project Approval & Environmental Document | $2,843 | |
| Plans, Specifications, & Estimates | $3,485 | |
| Right of Way | $732 | $2,224 |
| Construction | $28,415 | $5,846 |
| Projected Cost as of December 13, 2024: | Planned $ | Expended $ |
|---|---|---|
| Project Approval & Environmental Document | $2,843 | $119 |
| Plans, Specifications, & Estimates | $3,485 | $0 |
| Right of Way | $2,224 | $0 |
| Construction | $5,846 | $0 |
Public Information Office
Phone: (209) 948-7977
Email: District10PublicAffairs@dot.ca.gov
Address: P.O. Box 2048, Stockton, CA 95201-2048
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)
