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Corridor Study and Gap Closure Project Update
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Informational presentation regarding the Corridor Study and Gap Closure Project.
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Financial Impact:
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Background Information:
The State Route 99W Corridor Planning and Preliminary Design Study is currently underway, with coordination through the Stakeholder Working Group (County of Tehama, TCTC, City of Corning, Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, and Caltrans District 2).
The study will comprehensively define multimodal needs across the corridor, including automobile, freight, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian travel. It will evaluate existing and future safety concerns, operational performance, and access to key community and tribal facilities. In addition, the study will determine whether the corridor qualifies as a 2R (resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation) or 3R (reconstruction) project under Caltrans standards, providing the technical foundation for environmental clearance, design, and future funding applications.
While it may seem expedient to move forward with the Gap Closure project alone, "pumping the brakes" and taking the time to scope the full State Route 99W Corridor ensures a more strategic outcome.
By completing the corridor study first, we can identify whether the roadway qualifies as a 2R or 3R facility, incorporate Complete Streets principles, and account for tribal access, local development, and goods movement needs. This broader approach positions the County and its partners to pursue larger-scale funding opportunities and deliver improvements that not only address safety and pavement condition but also advance the economic development goals of all stakeholders, including increased access to tribal facilities, support for local businesses in Corning, and improved freight reliability for the agricultural sector.
In short, scoping the full corridor now will allow us to maximize investment, av...
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