SR 152 Intersection Control Improvement (10-1Q040)
Summary
SCH Number
2026060259
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 10
(DOT)
Document Title
SR 152 Intersection Control Improvement (10-1Q040)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/5/2026
Document Description
The project proposes to construct a roundabout on State Route (SR) 152 from 0.3 miles west of Volta Road to 0.3 miles east of Volta Road (PM 15.9 to 16.5), approximately 2.5 miles west of Los Banos in Merced County. In addition, project work includes sidewalks, bike ramps, curb ramps, drainage features (drainage inlets, culverts, outlets, ditches, and basins) flashing beacons, and street lighting. Additional right-of-way and utility relocation may be required.
A detour would be constructed to the south of the intersection. The roadway would consist of two traffic lanes in both directions, a center left turn lane, and 4 ft shoulders on both sides of the roadway.
Contact Information
Name
Laura Cook
Agency Name
Caltrans
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Los Banos
Counties
Merced
Regions
Citywide, Countywide
Cross Streets
SR 152, Volta Road Intersection
Zip
93635
Total Acres
2.15
Parcel #
078-280-017-000
State Highways
SR 152, I-5
Waterways
Outside Canal, Delta Mendota Canal, California Aqueduct, Main Canal, Los Banos Creek
Township
T10S
Range
R09E
Section
13
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 (c) PRC 21084; 14 CCR 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The project is Categorically Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act under Class 1(c) PRC 21084; 14 CCR 15301, as the scope of work is a minor improvement to an existing facility. The project is not anticipated to affect any environmentally sensitive resources.
Attachments
Final Document(s) [Approved_Certified draft environmental documents]
Notice of Exemption
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