State Route 66 and Interstate 215 Roadway Rehabilitation, and Pedestrian Facilities and Bridge Upgrading Project
General Project Information
Project Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes to rehabilitate the roadway and upgrade the pedestrian facilities (such as sidewalks) and bridges along State Route 66 from Pepper Avenue (postmile 20.1) to H Street (postmile S23.2), and on Interstate 215 at Little League Drive Bridge (postmile14.9) in San Bernardino County.
Most of the work for the proposed project would occur within the Caltrans right of way. However, Caltrans would need to obtain a temporary construction easement for about 44 parcels and right of way acquisition for small portions of about 32 of these parcels.
Project Vicinity
Project Location
Purpose and Need
The Purpose of the proposed project is to:
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Repair damaged pavement to improve ride quality, and to preserve and extend the life of the current pavement.
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Upgrade and expand pedestrian facilities to meet several goals of Caltrans’ Complete Street policies to provide safe and accessible options for people walking and taking public transit, and to meet current standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Caltrans.
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Upgrade bridge rails and widen bridges to meet current crash and safety standards, and pedestrian accessibility standards.
The proposed project is Needed because:
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The pavement within the project limits is severely damaged.
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The current sidewalk along SR-66 is not continuous and portions do not meet Americans with Disabilities Act or Caltrans standards.
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Four bridges do not have standard shoulders and sidewalks.
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Two bridges have degraded rails and do not meet current crash and safety standards.
Current Conditions
Sidewalk conditions west of the Wigwam Motel (facing east)
Pavement conditions near Meridian
Degraded rails and no Americans with Disabilities Act compliant sidewalks or standard shoulders on Little League Drive Overcrossing (facing east)
Estimated Cost and Funding
The current estimated cost of the proposed project is $34,696,000
This proposed project is currently programmed to receive funding from the State Highway Operation and Protection Program and Senate Bill 1.
Tentative Project Schedule
End of Public Review Period for the Draft Environmental Document: 5/16/2022
Project Approval and Completion of the Final Environmental Document: 6/1/2022
Begin Construction: Winter 2025
End Construction: Spring 2028
