Junction Drive ADA Improvements

The Junction Drive ADA Improvements project, managed by Caltrans District 6 in Fresno/Bakersfield, focuses on enhancing pedestrian accessibility and infrastructure at the intersection of State Route 49 and Junction Road in Oakhurst, Madera County. The scope of work includes the installation of ADA-compliant curb ramps, the replacement of a drainage inlet, and the installation of a manhole in the northeast quadrant. Additionally, Accessible Pedestrian Signals push buttons will be upgraded across all four quadrants of the intersection. The project involves minor right-of-way take, a temporary construction easement, and vegetation removal, though no trees will be removed. This project is currently listed as a forecast and is identified by Federal-Aid Project Number 0620000005. It has been determined to have no significant environmental impact, qualifying for a NEPA categorical exclusion under 23 CFR 771.117(c)(22) and a CEQA Class 1 exemption for the maintenance of existing facilities. Key personnel overseeing the project include Project Manager Tarek Chowdhury and Senior Environmental Scientist Robert Scott. While the project adheres to ADA design standards and federal funding authorities 23 USC 326 and 327, specific contract values, performance timelines, and formal solicitation numbers have not been provided.