Slab replacement, RHMA paving, modify signal and lighting systems.

This Caltrans project in Orange County calls for the removal and replacement of existing concrete slabs, resurfacing the roadway with Rapid Hard‑Surface Maintenance Asphalt (RHMA), and upgrading traffic signal and roadway lighting infrastructure. The work is scoped to a 0.5‑mile corridor from just south of the San Luis Rey over‑crossing in San Clemente to north of the Route 74/5 separation in San Juan Capistrano. The contract is valued at approximately $26 million and will be executed over a 455‑day construction schedule. The prime contractor must hold a California Class A license or the appropriate combination of Class C licenses (C‑12 and C‑8). The bid package becomes available on 5 Oct 2026, with the bid opening on 1 Dec 2026. The procurement is electronic‑only, and all required documents are hosted on the Caltrans Construction Contract Award website.