Install/upgrade signs, channelizers, delineation, pavement markings, and retroreflective markers

The California Department of Transportation, District 7 – Los Angeles, is proceeding with a state-funded Minor B project along State Route 405 from post mile 42.2 to 44.9 in Los Angeles County, extending from Van Nuys through Panorama City toward North Hills. The project aims to enhance roadway safety by installing and upgrading signage, channelizers, delineation, pavement markings, and retroreflective markers at various on- and off-ramp locations, addressing collision concerns identified through Table C reports, district investigations, and ongoing monitoring programs. All work is confined to Caltrans right-of-way, with soil excavation limited to a maximum depth of 4.5 feet for sign foundations and no vegetation removal or trimming required. The project has been granted categorical environmental exemption under CEQA Class 1(c) (14 CCR § 15301), confirming compliance with state environmental review requirements for minor improvements to existing transportation facilities. The lead agency contact is Nestor Espinoza, Senior Environmental Scientist, with Chris Benz-Blumberg serving as the signing official. The project was posted on December 23, 2025, and is fully funded by state resources; however, no contract value, pricing details, or formal solicitation or contract numbers have been issued, as it remains in the forecast stage. Performance will occur exclusively at the project site, with inspection and acceptance handled by Caltrans District 7. No federal acquisition regulations apply, and no standard contract clauses, special requirements, evaluation factors, invoicing methods, or contractor certifications are documented, as this is a state-level infrastructure initiative managed under Caltrans internal procedures and environmental exemption protocols.