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Caltrans right-of-way set for Chowchilla 99/233 interchange; high‑speed-rail sewer reimbursement agreement near execution
Summary
City staff reported Caltrans has set right-of-way limits for the 99/233 Chowchilla interchange roundabout project and that construction remains on track for 2026; the city has executed a high‑speed-rail reimbursement agreement that will allow design work on the Fairmead sewer consolidation project to proceed.
City Principal Engineer Jason (last name not specified in transcript) updated the council that Caltrans has defined right-of-way limits for the State Route 99/233 interchange roundabout design and will begin right-of-way acquisition for the northbound off‑ramp area. He said the project remains on schedule for 2026 construction and that the 30% design is expected this summer, though right‑of‑way concerns delayed some elements and the local participation program grant award timeline now looks like June rather than spring.
Jason also reported that the high‑speed-rail reimbursement agreement for the Fairmead sewer consolidation project is nearly complete, is circulating for signatures, and—once fully executed—will allow the city to move forward with design work on the sewer consolidation, he said.
Councilmembers clarified that the environmental report has been completed and that the project is currently in design and right-of-way phases. Jason said Caltrans will proceed to acquire the additional property needed on the northbound off‑ramp.
Ending: Staff said right-of-way acquisition is the next step for the interchange and that the fully executed high‑speed‑rail reimbursement agreement will enable design work for the sewer consolidation project.
