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AD HOC CONGESTION, HIGHWAY AND ROADS COMMITTEE
APRIL 17, 2019
Subject
SUBJECT: I-10 EXPRESSLANES EXTENSION FROM I-605 TO LA/SB COUNTY LINE
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the use of toll revenues, in a not-to-exceed amount of $3.9 million for the upgrade of a 42-strand bundle of single mode fiber optic (SMFO) cable to a 72-strand bundle of SMFO cable and a fiber patch panel for Segment 3 of the I-10 High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane project to accommodate for the communications network necessary for conversion to future ExpressLanes. Additional improvements include the installation of 2-inch conduit, pull boxes, cast-in-drilled-hole (CIDH) pile foundations, and modified concrete barrier for median lighting improvements for Segments 2 and 3 for improved lighting. If authorized, the improvements will accommodate for future communications for the I-10 ExpressLanes Extension project, as well as any related Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) efforts, and improved visibility at HOV lane ingress/egress points.
Issue
ISSUE
At the February 20, 2019 Ad Hoc Congestion, Highway and Roads Committee meeting, Director Fasana directed staff to work with Caltrans to explore opportunities to incorporate additional improvements that would benefit future ExpressLanes as part of the I-10 HOV lane project currently in construction with the intent of minimizing future costs and impacts.
Background
BACKGROUND
The I-10 HOV lane project includes construction of one HOV lane in each direction along I-10 between I-605 (San Gabriel River Freeway) and SR-57 (Orange Freeway).
The I-10 HOV lane project is comprised of three segments, with total Life of Project (LOP) budget of approximately $550 million:
1. Segment 1, between I-605 and Puente Ave in Baldwin Park has been completed as of 2013.
2. Segment 2, between Puente Ave and Citrus St is currently in construction and expected to be completed by December...
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