State Route 198 Interchange at Road 148
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Project Description
Caltrans, in partnership with the City of Visalia and the Tulare County Association of Governments, proposes to construct a new interchange at Road 148 and State Route 198 in the City of Visalia in Tulare County. The interchange will provide connections for vehicles, pedestrians, and active transportation users, enhancing travel options for residents.
Project Benefits
Purpose
- Improve accessibility to State Route 198 and circulation to roads adjacent to the proposed interchange in eastern Visalia.
- Provide congestion relief and improved traffic flow in eastern Visalia along State Route 198 and local roads.
- Enhance the local circulation network for all users to accommodate local development and provide consistency with existing and planned local and regional development.
Need
- Inadequate accessibility to State Route 198 and circulation to roads adjacent to the proposed interchange in eastern Visalia.
- Operational deficiencies and lack of traffic capacity along State Route 198 in eastern Visalia.
- Deficient local circulation network that does not accommodate local development or provide consistency with existing and planned local and regional development.
Estimated Funding Breakdown
| Funding Source | Funding Amount |
|---|---|
| Local | To be determined |
| State | To be determined |
| Federal | To be determined |
| Construction Cost | To be determined |
Partnerships
- City of Visalia
- Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG)
Proposed Project Schedule
| Project Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Project Initiation Documents (PID) | June 2025 |
| Programming | December 2025 |
| PA&ED | July 2028 |
| PS&E | February 2031 |
| Advertise & Award Construction | July 2031 |
| Construction to be completed | October 2034 |
Project Contact
Mohamad Annan, Project Manager
Phone: 559-365-1857
Email: mohamad.annan@dot.ca.gov
John Thomas, Environmental Senior
Phone: 559-408-4496
Email: john.q.thomas@dot.ca.gov
District 6 Public Information Office
Phone: 559-488-2409
Email: d6.public.info@dot.ca.gov
Documents
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- PowerPoint presentation - February 26, 2025 (PDF 7.9 MB)
- Fact Sheet - English (PDF 191KB)
- Fact Sheet - Spanish (PDF 387KB)
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News and Events
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Public Information Meetings
In-person public meetings
Date: February 20, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mineral King Elementary, Cafeteria
901 W Mineral King Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
Date: February 26, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Visalia Convention Center, Charter Oak Ballroom C&D
303 E Acequia Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
Virtual public meeting
Date: March 4, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Link: Virtual Meeting Link
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 Brochure (English, PDF)
- Title VI Brochure (Spanish, PDF)
- Title VI brochures in various languages