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Council hears Golden State Boulevard rehabilitation plan; construction estimated at $11.6 million
Summary
Consultant presented the 30% design for pavement rehabilitation on Golden State Boulevard (Dells Lane to Tuolumne Road) with an estimated construction cost of about $11.6M, a $2.0M federal carbon‑reduction grant, and a recommended focus on bike lanes and sidewalks while deferring a third southbound lane.
City design consultant Ed Noriega presented the 30% design and recommendations for the Golden State Boulevard pavement rehabilitation project between Dells Lane and Tuolumne Road.
The project aims to rehabilitate pavement, improve ADA compliance and active-transportation facilities to be consistent with the city’s general plan. The recommended scope includes adding buffered bike lanes in both directions, constructing sidewalks where missing, and resurfacing or reconstructing sections with poor pavement and concrete that require reconstruction. Noriega said the corridor cross section is consistent with the general plan’s typical six-lane expressway concept but the team recommends deferring the third southbound lane at this time and focusing on bike lanes and sidewalks.
The consultant estimated construction cost at roughly $11.6 million, with the deferred third‑lane improvements estimated at about $2.5 million if pursued later. Funding sources noted in the presentation include Measure A local funds and a $2.0 million award from the federal Carbon Reduction Program; staff said they are still seeking additional funds and plan further public outreach during final design and environmental processes, with the goal to advertise the project for bid about one year out and begin construction in the fall following final design and environmental clearance.
Council members asked why this segment was prioritized; staff said it was the worst-condition segment and a logical progression from previously completed segments. Staff committed to future public meetings to discuss construction impacts and traffic management.
