Interstate 10 Minor Pavement Rehabilitation Project

The Interstate 10 Minor Pavement Rehabilitation Project, solicitation number 08-1M360, is a forecast project managed by Caltrans District 8 in Riverside County, California. The primary objective is to extend the service life of the mainline, ramps, and shoulders of Interstate 10 between Palm Springs, Cathedral City, and Thousand Palms through cold planing and the application of Rubberized Asphalt Concrete. The scope of work includes comprehensive infrastructure upgrades such as replacing shoulder rumble strips, upgrading culverts and guardrails to the Midwest Guardrail System, improving ADA curb ramps, and enhancing transportation management and ramp metering systems. Additional safety and accessibility improvements involve installing flashing beacons for pedestrians and bicycles, applying green conflict paint for Class II bike lanes, and utilizing enhanced wet night visibility striping at crosswalks. Environmental and site mitigation are central to the project, featuring the installation of trash capture devices, twelve check dams, six sediment basins, rock slope protection, and concrete aprons. Landscape work includes the removal of dead trees, replanting, and the installation of irrigation systems. The project adheres to the California Environmental Quality Act, with an Initial Study and Negative Declaration confirming no significant environmental effects. Compliance requirements include the implementation of a Worker Environmental Awareness Program, biological monitoring for burrowing owls, and strict adherence to CARB emissions reduction regulations. Contractors must also follow specific Caltrans standards for air pollution control and the handling of lead-containing residue from paint and thermoplastic.