Gurdial Singh Travel Center Project by LAV Consulting and Engineering

The Gurdial Singh Travel Center Project, managed by LAV Consulting and Engineering for Kern County, California, involves a Precise Development Plan to construct a 12,303-square-foot travel center on a 10.6-acre portion of a larger 26.41-acre parcel. The facility will operate 24 hours a day and feature a convenience store, a fast-food drive-thru restaurant with limited dine-in seating, a standard vehicle service station with 16 fuel pumps, and a 9-bay semi-truck diesel fueling station with an associated scale. Specialized amenities for long-haul drivers include a lounge with televisions, vending machines, and dedicated restrooms with shower areas. The site will accommodate 49 truck parking spaces for short-term and overnight use, four electric vehicle charging stations, and six heavy truck EV charging spaces. Fuel infrastructure will consist of above-ground storage tanks with a maximum capacity of 100,000 gallons each for diesel and gasoline. The project includes a request for a Zone Variance to allow a pole sign with a 300-square-foot face and a height of 70 feet, exceeding the standard limits of 240 square feet and 35 feet. Under solicitation PLN25-00129, the project has undergone environmental review via a Mitigated Negative Declaration to address potential impacts on air quality, biological and cultural resources, geology, and hazardous materials. A public review period was established from September 30, 2026, to October 29, 2026, with a public hearing scheduled for November 19, 2026. The development is expected to employ between 8 and 12 full-time staff per shift and will offer food, beverage, and closed-lid alcohol sales.