State Route 41 Capital Maintenance Project

The State Route 41 Capital Maintenance Project, solicitation number 06-1E960, is a Caltrans District 6 initiative located in Madera County near Coarsegold, California. The project scope encompasses comprehensive pavement resurfacing to extend service life, which includes cold planing and the application of Hot Mix Asphalt and Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt. Additionally, the project focuses on enhancing pedestrian infrastructure and safety through the construction of new sidewalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, curb and gutter systems, and the installation of streetlights and flashing beacons to improve crosswalk visibility. Other safety and drainage improvements include replacing drainage inlets, culverts, asphalt concrete dikes, and upgrading guardrails to current standards. A critical component of the work involves utility potholing to locate underground telephone lines owned by Sierra Telephone at two specific locations: Post Mile 28.03 and Post Mile 32.05. This work will utilize compressed air and vacuum excavation to create 1 by 1 foot holes reaching depths of up to 10 feet. All activities will be performed within the Caltrans right-of-way. The project is categorized as a forecast under NAICS code 237310 and is associated with Federal-Aid Project Number 0622000123. It has been determined to be categorically exempt under CEQA Class 2(c) and NEPA 23 CFR 771.117, with environmental commitments including worker awareness training and pre-construction surveys to protect special-status species.