In lassen county about 9 miles west of susanville from 1.3 miles west to 1.2 miles east of willard creek road. Widen shoulders and install rumble STR

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) a $15.524 million Formula Grant under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on August 11, 2025. The grant funds a highway safety improvement project on State Route 36 in Lassen County, approximately 9 miles west of Susanville. The specific deliverables include shoulder widening, installation of rumble strips and guardrail infrastructure, and safety enhancements at chain control facilities along a 2.5-mile corridor extending from 1.3 miles west to 1.2 miles east of Willard Creek Road.

This project represents a typical application of Highway Planning and Construction program funding, which supports highway preservation and safety improvements on public roads meeting federal eligibility requirements. The grant enables Caltrans to execute a comprehensive roadway safety enhancement initiative designed to reduce accident risk and improve traffic control capabilities in a rural mountain corridor subject to seasonal chain control requirements.

Project description

On state route: 36. In lassen county about 9 miles west of susanville from 1.3 miles west to 1.2 miles east of willard creek road. Widen shoulders and install rumble strips and guardrail. Improve safety at chain control facilities.