SR4 - Wagon Trail Realignment Project Is Underway
Every effort will be made to keep the public updated during construction. Information and updates can also be found on the Calaveras County Public Works Facebook page.
Project Overview
The State Route 4 (SR4) Wagon Trail Realignment Project is improving safety along a 6.5 mile stretch of Highway 4 between Angels Camp and Copperopolis.
Improvements include:
Widening, grading and paving the roadway.
Removing dangerous curves.
Installing new culverts and animal crossings.
Improving overall road safety for the traveling public.
The Wagon Trail Project will be completed in two phases. Phase 1 begins at Bonanza Mine Way and continues to Appaloosa Road for a total of 3.2 miles and is currently under construction.
In coordination with Caltrans and Calaveras Council of Governments (CCOG), the County of Calaveras Department of Public Works (County) is the lead agency on this project.
After a pause in construction over the winter months, construction is slated to restart in March 2024. Please continue to check back for updated construction areas and associated impacts.
Construction Map. Click to enlarge image.
Public Information
For questions or concerns:
Email: Info@WagonTrailProject.com
Information Line: (209) 222-4862
Completed Work
Phase 1 began at Bonanza Mine Way and continued to Appaloosa Road for a total of 3.2 miles. The County completed the design stage and right of way acquisition stages of the Project and completed the construction of Phase 1. Construction began in January of 2022 and was successfully completed late 2023.
FAQs
Why was there a construction delay in early 2023?
Construction of the project is progressing, however, additional environmental work had to be completed before construction could be restarted after the winter.
When will Phase 1 be complete?
Phase 1 includes construction work between Bonanza Mine and Appaloosa Road. Work is scheduled to be complete in this area in late 2024.
When does Phase 2 start?
Phase 2, which includes work from Appaloosa for approximately 3 miles eastward towards Angels Camp began in 2022 with the award of a design contract. Design and Right of Way work for this phase should be completed in 2026. Construction will begin sometime after.
Why are there plates in the roadway at the south end of the project?
The south end of the project was damaged during the storms in early 2023. Caltrans, County, the contractor, and the design team had to determine a cause for the damage and a repair strategy. After investigations, we have an approved repair design. Repairs will be completed prior to the 2023 rainy season.
Project Photos
Funding
Phase 1 construction is expected to cost $24 million. Project funding sources include Local, State, and Federal sources, including: State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) funds, State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Regional Improvement Program, SB1 Local Partnership Program (LPP) funds and County Road Impact Mitigation (RIM) funds. The County and Calaveras Council of Government are currently working to secure funding for Phase 2 of the Project, which extends from Cherokee Creek Bridge to Stockton Road near Angels Camp. Exhibits and documents prepared for the project to date can be viewed at: http://calacog.org/project/wagon-trail-project/
Contact us.
Info@WagonTrailProject.com
(209) 222-4862