HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-03-15 Agenda Packet - Board (15) TDPUD Memorandum
March 15, 2000
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Ed Taylor, Water Superintendent
SUBJECT: 1-80 PIPELINE CROSSING AND BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
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BACKGROUND
CalTrans is going to replace the Donner Pass Road over-crossing of 1-80 at the Donner Lake
Interchange. The bridge replacement is scheduled for the summer of 2001. Additionally, CalTrans
will widen westbound 1-80 with the addition of a truck lane. The truck lane addition is scheduled for
2004.
The addition of the westbound truck lane will impact the District's 18" pipeline crossing under 1-80
near Richards drive. Caltrans has notified the District that this water main crossing must be relocated
and should be placed in the new bridge. Staff is currently working with Caltrans on the relocation
design.
The relocation of the water main has an estimated cost of$250,000. This project will be reviewed
and alternatives evaluated. Staff will bring this project back to the Board as it progresses. If it is
determined that the water main must be relocated and that the District is responsible for the cost,
then a request for funding will be included in the 2001 budget.
CalTrans is claiming it has superior rights in the area and the cost of the water main relocation is the
responsibility of the District. Staff and the District's Legal Council will research all records to
establish who has the superior rights. If the District can establish superior rights for the pipeline, then
a claim will be made to CalTrans.