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Informational Presentation - Caltrans District 2 Project Manager Iqbal
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Informational presentation regarding the South Ave Safety Project.
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Financial Impact:
None to the region.
Background Information:
This safety project in Tehama County will be taking place at the intersection of State Route 99 and County Road A9 (South Avenue). The project proposes to reduce the frequency and severity of accidents by replacing the existing stop sign controlled intersection with a roundabout intersection after a traffic collision analysis was conducted by the District 2 Traffic Safety Branch identified a pattern of collisions at this intersection.
According to the analysis, between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2017, there were a total of 17 collisions: 11 involved injuries and 6 were property damage only. The total collision rate is 4.7 times the statewide average for similar facility types, and the fatal plus injury rate is 7.0 times the statewide average.
Work will include roadway excavation to accommodate the new alignment and structural section, installation of concrete curbs and gutters, installation of a center island, installation of new signs, and drainage improvements. It is estimated this project will take 150 working days. The majority of construction is anticipated to take place in 2025, with most of the work happening at night