Signing and Stripping Modifications Project

The project involves safety improvements on State Route 73 between the Macarthur Blvd Overcrossing and Birch St Overcrossing in Newport Beach and Irvine, Orange County, focusing on upgrading existing safety devices to meet current MASH standards. Work will include installing concrete guardrail and metal guardrail systems at three specific locations to enhance collision protection and reduce severity of accidents. All construction activities are confined to the State’s right of way, eliminating the need for fee simple acquisitions, permanent easements, or temporary construction easements. The project complies with both the California Environmental Quality Act and the National Environmental Policy Act, ensuring environmental review and adherence to regulatory requirements. The initiative is posted as a forecast under the title Signing and Stripping Modifications Project, with no solicitation number assigned yet. It is managed by Caltrans District 12 – Orange, and all communications and inquiries should be directed to Judy Bernal, Environmental Planner, via phone or email. The project was posted on June 30, 2025, and further details can be accessed through the CEQA Net project link. No set-aside type or NAICS code has been specified, indicating the procurement is open and not restricted under specific federal or state small business categories.