New Chicago Avenue Resurfacing Project

The New Chicago Avenue Resurfacing Project, managed by the County of Riverside Transportation Department, involves the reconstruction and resurfacing of approximately 1,350 feet of roadway in the Community of Valle Vista. The project scope extends from East Florida Avenue/State Highway 74 to Lincoln Avenue and includes removing the existing roadway to pave it with hot mix asphalt. Key technical requirements include the reconstruction of asphalt dikes, concrete cross gutters, and spandrels, as well as the relocation of existing utilities. Additional work involves restriping the roadway with new pavement markers and reflectors, salvaging and installing new signage, and reinstalling traffic inductive loop detectors. Administrative details for this project include Work Order ZD50060C and Task Code Z1530, with Frances Segovia serving as the Senior Transportation Planner and authorized official. The project is classified as maintenance and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15301(c) because it does not expand roadway use. Environmental compliance is mandatory, specifically regarding the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan. Furthermore, if any tree or vegetation removal occurs during the migratory bird breeding season between February 1 and September 1, a preconstruction nesting survey must be conducted to adhere to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.