I-5 Ramp Pavement Rehab on Southbound I-5 Aliso Creek Rest Area Onramp

Caltrans District 11 in San Diego proposes pavement rehabilitation on the southbound I-5 Aliso Creek Rest Area Onramp at postmile R59.8, involving the removal of 0.2 feet of existing asphalt and replacement with 0.2 feet of Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt (RHMA) to enhance traffic safety. All work is confined within the existing ramp pavement and Caltrans right-of-way, with no alterations to vegetation, slopes, or drainage systems. The scope includes grinding, tack coating, RHMA paving, fog sealing, dike installation, striping, pavement marker placement, and temporary traffic control implemented in accordance with the 2024 Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications. Temporary staging for up to four days may occur within the rest area using Best Management Practices such as plastic tarps, with equipment placed only on designated paved surfaces. The project qualifies as a categorical exclusion under federal NEPA regulations (23 CFR 771.117(c) and (d)) and state CEQA Class 1 exemption, supported by an Environmental Commitments Record that ensures compliance with environmental protections. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the project site by Caltrans personnel, with quality standards mandated by Caltrans specifications. No formal contract value, pricing structure, or solicitation number is provided, indicating this is an anticipated project forecast rather than an active solicitation. Administrative and environmental oversight is managed by Caltrans District 11, with Emery McCaffery, Associate Environmental Planner, as the primary point of contact. The project adheres strictly to standard Caltrans procedures, with no additional special contractual requirements, security clearances, or socioeconomic provisions identified, reflecting its classification as a routine, low-impact infrastructure maintenance activity.