The Final SR 76 EIS/EIR
To request the full document on CD, please contact Kelly Finn, Caltrans Senior Environmental Planner, at 619/688-0229.
Hard copies are available for review at the following locations: Bonsall Chamber of Commerce, County Library Branches in Oceanside, Fallbrook and Vista, and at the Caltrans District Office located at 4050 Taylor Street, San Diego, California.
Project 1: Melrose to South Mission Road
Environmental studies are complete and the Final EIR/EIS was approved Nov. 26 2008. The document identified the existing alternative as the preferred build alternative. Construction began in January 2010.
Project delivery will follow a design sequencing model. An "initial bid package" will be delivered to the contractor to accelerate the start of construction. Subsequent sequences will be delivered once the contractor has moved onsite.
Project 2: South Mission Road to I-15
Preliminary studies for this project were begun in February 2006. Initial scoping of alternatives and baseline environmental studies are underway. The current schedule anticipates completion of environmental studies and agency approval in 2010 and all construction completed by 2013.
Project 3: Environmental Enhancements Along the SR 76 Corridor
Environmental enhancement work will be performed along the corridor throughout the life of the EAP projects identified by SANDAG. In some instances they will be included within the scope of the highway projects, while in other cases they will be “stand alone” projects. Caltrans has purchased two properties, protecting some 400 acres of native habitat, and continues to investigate properties along the corridor that meet the needs of the project stakeholders and also integrate with the highway projects. This “project” and its scope will continue to evolve as input is received from approving agencies and local groups who share a common interest in protecting and enhancing the San Luis Rey River Valley.
Other Projects in the SR 76 Corridor:
Caltrans will continue to monitor traffic safety and operations within the entire SR 76 corridor. If operational deficiencies are noted, or safety issues present themselves, Caltrans will review and address the needs as they arise. If these issues occur within the limits of the major projects listed above, the required improvements will be incorporated into the major project design.
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