In calaveras county on route 12 in and near valley springs from 0.1 mile east of chestnut street to 0.1 mile west of lime creek road intersection SAF

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $898,569.83 to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) on June 18, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). This Formula Grant funds safety improvements on State Route 12 in Calaveras County near Valley Springs, specifically addressing a corridor segment extending from 0.1 mile east of Chestnut Street to 0.1 mile west of Lime Creek Road intersection. The project deliverables focus on implementing transportation safety enhancements along this defined roadway segment to improve traffic safety and operational conditions.

As a Formula Grant under the Highway Planning and Construction program, this award represents a portion of federal-aid highway funds apportioned to California based on statutory formulas established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Caltrans, as the state transportation authority, administers the project in accordance with FHWA oversight requirements and applicable federal regulations, including environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act and compliance with 23 CFR standards for highway projects. The funding supports California's broader infrastructure preservation and improvement objectives within its highway network.

Project description

On state route: 12. In calaveras county on route 12 in and near valley springs from 0.1 mile east of chestnut street to 0.1 mile west of lime creek road intersection safety improvements