The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) is moving forward with the next step in the State Route 62 Improvement Project in Yucca Valley. The proposed project, located along a heavily traveled three-quarter-mile segment of SR-62, aims to relieve congestion and enhance safety through the addition of outside channelization lanes in both directions and improvements to three key intersections, including the junction at SR-247.
In accordance with state requirements and following a letter of intent submitted to Caltrans in September 2024, the project will begin with the development of a Project Study Report-Project Development Support (PSR-PDS) document. This report will define the project’s purpose, scope, estimated costs, and schedule, and will position the project to move into the environmental phase. SBCTA entered into a cooperative agreement with the Town of Yucca Valley in December 2024, designating SBCTA as the lead agency for both the PID and PA/ED phases of development.
To maintain momentum on the project delivery schedule, SBCTA staff intends to bring a recommended contract for Board approval in the fall. Funding for the PID, PA/ED, and anticipated Caltrans oversight will be provided through the Morongo Basin Measure I Major Local Highway Program, while project management costs will be covered by the Town of Yucca Valley. The release of this RFP marks a key milestone in advancing transportation improvements that support regional mobility and economic vitality in the Morongo Basin.