Idlewild Salt Bunker Replacement

The Idlewild Salt Bunker Replacement project, managed by Caltrans District 1 in Eureka, is a forecast initiative aimed at improving salt storage at the Idlewild Maintenance Facility located on Route 199 in Del Norte County, California. The project addresses the failure of existing steel I-beam and timber lagging bunker walls, which have deteriorated due to salt corrosion and are currently unable to contain materials. The primary objectives are to increase salt storage capacity, preserve the structural integrity of the storage barn, and ensure full compliance with EPA environmental requirements. The project is categorized as maintenance of an existing structure and has been granted a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). James McIntosh, Senior Environmental Scientist, serves as the primary point of contact. While the project is listed as a forecast with a posted date of July 15, 2026, there are currently no specified contract values, detailed delivery schedules, or formal FAR clauses provided. Performance and acceptance are expected to take place at the project site at postmile 28.1.