SCH Number 2019090448

Project Info

Title

Scenic Route 68 Corridor Improvements

Description

The project would make intersection operational improvements and wildlife connectivity improvements along State Route 68 in Monterey County from post mile 4.8, west of the Josselyn Canyon Road intersection, to post mile 13.7, east of the San Benancio Road intersection. Nine intersections within this 8.9-mile stretch of State Route 68 are proposed for improvements, and include Josselyn Canyon Road, Olmsted Road, State Route 218, Ragsdale Drive, York Road, Pasadera Drive, Laureles Grade Road, Corral de Tierra Road, and San Benancio Road. The purpose of the project is to reduce travel delays, vehicle collisions, and collisions between wildlife and vehicles, as well as to improve access for bicyclists and pedestrians within the highway corridor. Under consideration are two project build alternatives that would either convert the nine existing signalized intersections into one- or two-lane roundabouts (Build Alternative 1) or modify the intersections with additional lane configurations and upgrades to signal systems and equipment (Build Alternative 2). Both build alternatives would also include a wildlife connectivity improvement component that would install new underground culverts at five locations along State Route 68 to facilitate large mammal crossing of the highway and installation of directional fencing at four of the culverts to guide wildlife to the culverts and deter them from entering onto State Route 68.

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