Liberty Road and Sowles Road Resurfacing
Summary
SCH Number
2025090308
Public Agency
San Joaquin County
Document Title
Liberty Road and Sowles Road Resurfacing
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/9/2025
Document Description
LIBERTY ROAD AND SOWLES ROAD RESURFACING
Project Description
Project Location:
Liberty Road: Dustin Road to Elliot Road; Sowles Road: Collier Road to Liberty Road. See attached Vicinity Map.
Project Justification:
Liberty Road’s original roadway was constructed in 1948 with an unknown structural section. In 1973, it was reconstructed to a 24-foot-wide roadway with 2 inches of Asphalt Concrete (AC) over 6 inches of Aggregate Base (AB). In 1985, the road was resurfaced from Dustin Road to Elliot Road with 2 inches of AC. In 1999, the road was resurfaced from Dustin Road to Bruella Road with 3 inches of AC. In 2001, the road was resurfaced from Bruella Road to Elliot Road with 3 inches of AC. The existing roadway has been maintained with periodic chip seals with the most recent chip seal in 2021.
Sowles Road’s original 18-foot-wide roadway was constructed by Road Maintenance in 1971 with 2 inches of AC over 6 inches of AB. The existing roadway has been maintained with periodic chip seals with the most recent chip seal in 2021.
The existing pavement consists of some rutting and transverse, longitudinal, and edge cracking throughout the project limits.
Scope of Work:
The project will consist of:
1. Resurfacing existing roadway on Liberty Road (24 feet wide) with 0.17 feet of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) (Type A) and on Sowles Road (18 feet wide) with 0.25 feet of HMA (Type A).
2. Repairing pavement structural failure areas with full depth 0.25 feet of HMA (Type A).
3. Replenishing 4-foot-wide Shoulder Backing: 2 feet (8%) and 2 feet to conform.
4. Applying Penetration Treatment at all intersection radii plus 50 feet or to conform.
5. Constructing HMA (Type A) driveways.
6. Adjusting monument frames and covers.
Environmental Setting:
In these portions of the San Joaquin County, land usage is rural with single family homes.
There are many large trees adjacent to the project area. Nesting and migratory birds, protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, may nest within these trees. Furthermore, the Swainson’s Hawk, a raptor species of concern within the State of California and listed as threatened may nest adjacent to or within the project area. A pre-construction survey for nesting Swainson’s Hawks and other migratory birds is recommended if construction is scheduled to occur from February 15th to September 1st.
Beneficiaries:
The public will see increased safety and fewer hazards with these well-maintained roads. Overall, there will be reduced maintenance concerns and more reliability within the project area.
Contact Information
Name
Fatima Gutierrez
Agency Name
San Joaquin County, Department of Public Works
Job Title
Assistant Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
San Joaquin
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Dustin Road, Bruella Road, Collier Road, Elliot Road
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Existing Facilities (Sec. 15301 (c))
Reasons for Exemption
The project will repair existing roads and will not result in any major alterations to the configuration of the roads. No additional vehicle travel lanes will be constructed.
County Clerk
San Joaquin
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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