General Project Information
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Project Description
The project is located at the southern border of the City of Fresno in Fresno County on State Route 99 between post miles 12.5 and 19.1. There are two existing half-interchanges at either end of the project location, one at American Avenue and the other at North Avenue. The project proposes to reconstruct the half-interchanges by expanding them to full interchanges and bringing them up to current Caltrans design standards. There are two build alternatives under consideration for the current half-interchanges at each location.
Purpose
The purpose of the project is to reconstruct the existing half-interchanges on State Route 99 at American and North Avenues by expanding them to full interchanges, thereby improving the traffic operations at these locations.
Need
The existing pavement on the half-interchanges is old and highly deteriorated, and the on- and off-ramps are difficult for motorists to navigate and access. Vehicles are forced to use local streets to reach their destinations.
The project is needed to accommodate existing and increasing traffic demands in the project area due to the implementation of planned development on both sides of the highway.
Agencies Involved
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California Department of Transportation
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Fresno Council of Governments
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Fresno County Transportation Authority
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City of Fresno
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Fresno County
Tentative Project Schedule
Project Study Report: December 2016 (Complete)
Begin Environmental Studies: December 2018 (Complete)
Circulate Draft Environmental Document: October 14, 2021 – December 3, 2021
Project Approval & Final Environmental Document: June 2022
Right of Way Certification: March 2024
Design to be completed: March 2025
Ready to List: March 2024
Construction to begin: October 2024
Construction to be completed: May 2027
Estimated Project Cost
The total cost for the project is estimated to range from $119 million to $146 million using 2021 dollars.
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