The Last Chance Grade Project continues to be a top priority for Caltrans and their partners as work continues to find the best long-term solution for the coastal stretch U.S. Highway 101 known for landslide activity and high maintenance costs.
Please join them for a public open house TODAY, Thursday, July 19, at the Del Norte County Fairgrounds in Crescent City from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The event will include project updates and a Q&A session.
The open house comes shortly after the release of a new project document, a Geotechnical Risk Assessment. The assessment resulted from an independent panel of seasoned experts using 3D tech and more as they looked into the existing alignment and proposed alternatives to see how likely they are to remain open after a 50-year period. The document, along with other analysis, will be used to eventually select the best long-term solution for Last Chance Grade. Estimated constructions costs, estimated maintenance costs, environmental resources, cultural resources, and the values of Caltrans’ partners will also be considered in that decision.
“While the highway now remains safe due to great work and constant monitoring, we know we need to find a solution at Last Chance Grade for the future,” said Project Manager Jaime Matteoli. “A solution is necessary for the sake of the community and the economy. The Risk Assessment, community input, and other analysis will help us find the solution that works best for everyone as next year we look to begin the required years-long environmental phase of the project.”
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