![]() ![]() Additionally, an on-site wastewater treatment plant is designed to capture and recycle approximately 80% of the wastewater, while special landscape design techniques will be used to help minimize future water use.Īs of April 2023, nearly half of this work has been completed to include 6,500 cubic yards of site grading, construction of nine new buildings, and the majority of concrete paving of the southbound facility. ![]() Upgrades will include reconstruction, expansion, and modernization of the facilities to comply with current ADA, Cal-OSHA requirements, and energy efficient elements as part of the California green building code. With a total estimated cost of $27.9 million, Caltrans District 10 Construction and contractor Walsh Construction Company (Concord, CA) began work in April 2022 to demolish and replace the existing comfort station buildings and increase the capacity of the existing northbound and southbound I-5 facilities. ![]() One such project currently under construction is the John “Chuck” Erreca Rest Area Replacement Project located on Interstate 5, approximately 20 miles south of Santa Nella near the Merced/Fresno County Line. Additionally, more significant projects may be necessary to upgrade or replace rest area facilities to address the aging and capacity deficiencies of comfort stations, utilities, and other site elements as these facilities are deteriorating and require constant repairs due to age and the overuse of amenities. ![]() With rest areas providing such valuable services for motorists, it is important for Caltrans to routinely perform maintenance tasks such as litter removal, pavement striping, electrical work and sewer repairs. Rest areas also reduce drowsy and distracted driving and provide a safe and convenient alternative to unsafe parking along the roadside. Most travelers have utilized these rest areas at some point, taking advantage of the opportunity to safely stop, stretch, take a nap, use the restroom, get water, check maps, place telephone calls, switch drivers, check vehicles and loads, and exercise their pets. In addition, Caltrans will facilitate meaningful participation in the transportation planning process in a nondiscriminatory manner.Caltrans’ Safety Roadside Rest Areas, more commonly referred to as “rest areas,” are a welcome sight to motorists who may be travelling the vast expanse of California’s state highway system. 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).Ĭaltrans 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. Project currently in Plans, Specifications, & Estimates (PS&E) Phase.Ĭaltrans District 10 - Public Information Office Project Approval & Environmental Document (M200) ![]()
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