Weedpatch Highway Rehabilitation

proposed

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes to rehabilitate State Route 184 between post mile 0.8, near Dunnsmere Street, and post mile 8.6 at Breckenridge Road in Kern County. The project would provide 8-foot-wide shoulders along the length of the project in both directions. Guardrail would be installed in both directions at the Eastside Canal. Three drainage basins and storage ditches would be constructed to address existing areas prone to flooding. The project consists of Complete Streets elements, such as upgrading existing non-standard curb ramps, sidewalks, and driveways where required within the Caltrans right-of-way. Pedestrian crossings and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades would be made at two railroad crossings (Di Giorgio Avenue and Edison Highway). Class 2 bike lanes would be installed in both directions. Traffic signal modifications and/or upgrades would be made at several intersections. Pre-signals for the railroad crossings and other electrical items may be installed or upgraded throughout the project limits. These would include traffic loop detectors, pull-boxes, demarcation cabinets, park and ride lighting, and vehicle detection systems. Raised median curbs would be added at nine locations to improve safety for motorists making turns.