ELK mountain RD PM 25.72 stabilize the slip out and embankment with a retaining wall and restore the paved roadway surface to the original grade and…

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded a Project Grant of $125,000 to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) on June 23, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). The project addresses critical infrastructure stabilization and roadway restoration at Elk Mountain Road, Postmile 25.72, in California. The deliverables include construction of a retaining wall to stabilize a slip out and embankment, followed by restoration of the paved roadway surface to its original grade and width. This project represents a localized highway safety and preservation effort consistent with the FHWA's mandate to support state-administered highway construction, preservation, and improvement initiatives.

As a state department of transportation, Caltrans is the primary administrator and executor of this federally funded project, operating under the Federal-aid Highway Program framework established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The work will be subject to standard FHWA oversight, environmental compliance requirements, and the Stewardship and Oversight Agreement between FHWA and the State of California, ensuring adherence to applicable federal regulations and design standards prior to project implementation.

Project description

ELK mountain RD PM 25.72 stabilize the slip out and embankment with a retaining wall and restore the paved roadway surface to the original grade and width.