Submit Time Extension Request Now!
The Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Local Assistance monitors and reports for all federal-aid projects that have not proceeded out of the Preliminary Engineering (PE) phase within 10 years of the initial project authorization. When on-site construction or right-of-way acquisition does not commence within the 10 years, the PE funding must be repaid in accordance with 23 United States Code 102(b), 23 Code of Federal Regulations 630.112, and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Order 5020.1A.
If your local agency’s project is identified on the list in the link below, it is recommended that you contact your District Local Assistance Engineer and discuss if a time extension request form is appropriate to complete and submit. FHWA may approve a reasonable time extension on a project that has been delayed for valid reasons. Time extension request form and submittal requirements are provided in the link below.
Full details on the Preliminary Engineering Phase Over 10 Years | Caltrans website.
For questions, please contact Shabbir Ahmed at shabbir.ahmed@dot.ca.gov or John Yang at john.z.yang@dot.ca.gov.
