02-2K180 Happy Dutch Overlay

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 - Redding is proposing the 02-2K180 Happy Dutch Overlay project on State Route 96 in Siskiyou County. Using state funding, the project involves placing a 0.10-foot Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) overlay with isolated digouts within the existing roadway prism, specifically targeting segments PM 23.2/28.0 and PM 38.8/41.1. The primary objective of this work is to extend the service life of the pavement and improve overall ride safety and comfort without expanding the roadway alignment or requiring new right-of-way. The project is classified as a forecast and has been granted a Class 1 Categorical Exemption under section 15301 of the California Public Resources Code, as it involves minor alterations to existing facilities with no significant environmental impact. Administrative documentation, including the Notice of Exemption, was signed and posted on August 12, 2025. David Hunt, Associate Environmental Planner, serves as the primary point of contact. No specific contract value, performance schedule, or formal evaluation factors for award have been established in the provided documentation.