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Department of Transportation recommending the Board adopt Resolution 168-2012 authorizing the Interim Director of Transportation to order the temporary closure and detour for the Bass Lake Road Full Improvements - Phase 1A Project, Contract No. PW 11-30599, CIP No. 66109.
FUNDING: The Project will be funded by Regional Surface Transportation Program Rural Exchange Funds from the El Dorado County Transportation Commission.
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
There is no fiscal impact or change to net County cost associated with this agenda item. The Board will not be obligating the County with the current requested action. The Project will be funded by Regional Surface Transportation Program Rural Exchange Funds from the El Dorado County Transportation Commission.
Background
The Bass Lake Road Full Improvements - Phase 1A Project (Project) is within the delegated authority for the Department of Transportation (Department) to conduct an informal bid, which is anticipated for January 2013. The Project consists of replacing a culvert across Bass Lake Road. To construct the new culvert, Bass Lake Road between City Lights Drive and Silver Dove Way will require a temporary closure for a period of fifty-nine (59) hours over a weekend from 6:00 p.m. on Friday to 5:00 a.m. on Monday. Alternate access will be available during the time of the temporary closure and traffic will be directed by signage to the route/detour.
The Department coordinated with the local fire district to create a plan for emergency response during the road closure and also coordinated with the local school district regarding bus routes during the detour as well.
Reason for Recommendation
Pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 942.5, the Board of Supervisors is authorized to temporarily close a county highway during construction, improvement, or maintenance operations thereon, and pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 942.6, the Board of Supervisors i...
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