SAC-160 Median Buffer (03-1N340)

Caltrans District 3 is preparing a safety enhancement initiative along State Route 160 in Sacramento County, specifically targeting the segment from Post Mile 2.73 to 6.98, where six fatal and eight serious injury collisions occurred between 2017 and 2021 due to vehicles crossing into opposing traffic lanes. The project aims to reduce cross-over crashes by installing a median buffer to give errant drivers more room to recover before entering the wrong direction, addressing recommendations from the 2021 Cross-over Collisions Monitoring Report that identified this stretch as a high-risk area. The work will focus on improving infrastructure to prevent future collisions and enhance overall roadway safety without altering the fundamental alignment or capacity of the highway. The contract, titled SAC-160 Median Buffer (03-1N340), is forecasted for future procurement with a posted date of July 23, 2026, and will be executed in Isleton, California, with a zip code of 95641. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Mundeep Purewal, Senior Environmental Scientist, reachable via phone or email. Although no solicitation number or NAICS code is currently listed, the project is organized under Caltrans’ broader infrastructure safety program and will likely involve environmental compliance, traffic management during construction, and standard transportation construction practices consistent with state guidelines. Further details will be available through the provided UI link upon formal release.