Project Showcase

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During construction, commuters will experience roadway delays. Stay up to date on the most recent construction efforts, changes in traffic control or additional traffic impacts on the Monterey County’s Facebook or X (Twitter).

Project Description

The Carmel Valley Road and Laureles Grade Roundabout involves replacing the existing one-way, stop-controlled “T” intersection at Carmel Valley Road and Laureles Grade with a roundabout. The project site is located at the intersection of Carmel Valley Road and Laureles Grade, in the northwestern portion of Carmel Valley in unincorporated Monterey County, California. This project will improve vehicle safety and access at the intersection. The project includes widening Laureles Grade and Carmel Valley Road at the east and northwest corners of the existing intersection; however, it will not add lanes or increase the intersection's capacity. Medians will also be constructed on Carmel Valley Road to the northwest and southeast of the proposed roundabout, as well as on Laureles Grade to the northeast. Construction activities will include temporary traffic control measures, such as lane closures depending on the phase of construction. The County will make every effort to keep the public updated on traffic impacts on the County page below.

Road Conditions Page

Project Timeframe

The project has completed the Construction phase. The public has beneficial use of the roundabout.

For more information regarding roundabouts and their use please see the video and webpage below: 
https://youtu.be/peUf2NRdWxs
https://highways.dot.gov/safety/intersection-safety/intersection-types/roundabouts

Funding

The total estimated project cost, including engineering design, environmental permitting, right-of-way, utility relocation and construction is $5.6 million. The project will be paid through CVTIP, Measure X and  MBARD Grant.

Carmel Valley Road and Laureles Grade Roundabout Project Public Outreach

• Community Meeting 10-24-24 Roundabout Project Presentation
• Community Meeting 10-24-24 Roundabout Project Video

Press Releases

• Press Release, June 16, 2025
• Press Release, July 17, 2025
• Press Release, November 21, 2025
• Press Release, December 23, 2025
• Press Release, January 8, 2026 (Modified Date-Construction Stage 3)
  
• Press Release, February 6, 2026
• Press Release, February 12, 2026
  
• Press Release, February 24, 2026
• Press Release, March 6, 2026
• Press Release, March 11, 2026
• Press Release, March 17, 2026
  
• Press Release, April 2, 2026
• Press Release, April 17, 2026

Contact

Kyle Oyama, EIT, Project Manager II
Phone: (831) 755-5090
Email: Oyamak@countyofmonterey.gov

Project Description

The Carmel Valley Road Resurfacing Project consists of resurfacing Carmel Valley Road from Carmel Rancho Boulevard to just east of Via Petra, near the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Construction activities will include but are not limited to: Temporary traffic control measures, Roadside clearing and grubbing, Cold planing of existing pavement, Localized pavement repairs (digouts), Placement of hot-mix asphalt paving, Traffic striping and pavement delineation, Pedestrian ramp improvements to enhance accessibility, Survey monument preservation and adjustment.

The purpose of the project is to improve pavement conditions, enhance roadway safety, and extend the service life of the roadway within the project limits.

Project Timeframe

Project mobilization and construction are scheduled to begin on June 29, 2026.

Construction is anticipated to continue through Fall 2026, weather and field conditions permitting.

Stay Informed!

During construction, commuters will experience roadway delays. Stay up to date on the most recent construction efforts, changes in traffic control or additional traffic impacts on the Monterey County’s Facebook or X (Twitter).

Funding

The total project cost, including engineering design, construction management and construction contract, is approximately $4.6 million. Funding for the project is provided through Measure X and Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) transportation funding programs.

Press Releases:

• Press Release - June 22, 2026

Contact:

Andrea Estrada, Management Analyst II
Email: estradaa1@countyofmonterery.gov
Phone: (831) 755-4800

Stay Informed!
During construction, commuters will experience roadway delays. Stay up to date on the most recent construction efforts, changes in traffic control or additional traffic impacts on the Monterey County’s Facebook or X (Twitter).

Project Description
The Davis Road Bridge Replacement and Road Widening Project will construct a new bridge on Davis Road over the Salinas River to replace the existing bridge. The existing bridge is considered a low water crossing and only serves traffic nine months out of the year when the water level is low. The project goal is to provide year around all-weather crossing by constructing a new pre-cast concrete girder bridge that meets the current design standards and will accommodate future demand with four lanes of traffic, two in each direction. Construction activities will include temporary traffic control measures, such as lane closures or road closures depending on the phase of construction. The County will make every effort to keep the public updated on traffic impacts on the County page below.

• Road Conditions Page

Construction Timeframe
Construction is anticipated to start in June of 2027. The project is expected to be completed at the end of 2029.

Funding
The total estimated project cost, including engineering design, environmental permitting, right-of-way, utility relocation and construction is $96.5 million. The entire project is largely funded through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Highway Bridge Program (HBP) administered by Caltrans. The remaining will be paid through various Grants and local Measure X funds.

Availability of Documents

The following documents are available upon request.

• Davis Road - Signed NEPA CEQA Revalidation
• Attachment 2 - Davis Road - Farmland Analysis Addendum - Final
• Attachment 3 - Davis-Reservation Roundabout Analysis Technical Memo
• Attachment 4 - Davis Road - Visual Impact Assessment - Addendum - Final
• Attachment 6 - Davis Road - WQAR Addendum - Final
• Attachment 7 - Davis Bridge - ISA Addendum - Final
• Attachment 8 - Davis Road - AQ Assessment Report Addendum - Final
• Attachment 9 - Davis Road - Noise Study Report Addendum - Final
• Attachment 10 - Davis Road - Natural Environment Study Addendum - Final
• Attachment 11 - Davis Road Updated CNDDB search results
• Attachment 12 - Davis Road Finding of Not Significant Impact (FONSI)
• Attachment 13 - Davis Road Notice of Determination (State Clearinghouse No. 2013121013)

Contact
Kyle Oyama, EIT, Project Manager II
Phone: (831) 755-5090
Email: Oyamak@countyofmonterey.gov

Location Map and Photographs

• Location Map

Elkhorn Road Rehabilitation

About the Project:< The project is to rehabilitate Elkhorn Road from just north of Walker Valley Road to Salinas Road, approximately 6 miles. The project consists overlaying the existing pavement with hot-mix-asphalt, performing localized pavement repair, repairing damaged guard rails, replacing signs, and placing new traffic stripes.

Construction Timeframe:<  Construction begins July 7, 2025 and expected to be complete in October 2025, weather permitting. Majority of construction activities will be between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional nighttime work.

Project Costs:<  The estimated construction cost to rehabilitate Elkhorn Road is $6.2 million, mainly funded by Measure X and SB 1.

Stay Informed:<  For updates on this and other road projects, visit the Monterey County Public Works website at Road Traffic Advisories, Closures & Information | County of Monterey, CA< . We appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation as we work to improve local infrastructure.

Media Contact:<  Jackie Goetz, goetzj@countyofmonterey.gov

Gonzales River Road Bridge Rehabilitation

About the Project:  The project consists of replacing the existing 1,660-foot long, 23-foot-wide superstructure (bridge deck and roadway) with a new bridge that is approximately 1,750-feet long and approximately 33-feet wide.  The project will provide standard width travel lanes and improve the structural and hydraulic components of the bridge consistent with current Caltrans standards.  The project also includes modifying the existing two-lane roadway for approximately 450 feet on either side of the bridge to accommodate the new bridge width and profile.

The bridge and roadway approaches will be closed during construction.  During the closure, alternative crossings include the Chualar River Road Bridge to the north or the Arroyo Seco River Bridge near Soledad on Arroyo Seco Road to the south.  The project will likely include a crossing that is limited to emergency vehicles.

Construction Timeframe:
The project is currently in the design phase.  We anticipate the project going out for construction bids in winter/spring of 2027 and construction beginning in summer of 2028 and running through 2030.

Project Costs: The estimated construction cost for the Gonzales River Road Bridge is $48,000,000 (2023 dollars).  The County has secured funding for the project through the California Department of Transportation’s Highway Bridge Program which includes a combination of State and Federal funds.  Supplemental funding is via the Transportation Development Act funds and Measure X local funds.

A copy of the following presentation may be obtained upon request: Gonzales River Road Bridge Rehabilitation

For more information on this project, please contact:

Erich Rauber, Senior Civil Engineer
Email: RauberJ@countyofmonterey.gov

Kyle Oyama, Project Manager III
Email: Oyamak@countyofmonterey.gov

The Local Road Rehabilitation Program (LRRP) was established by the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors (BOS) on January 30, 2024. The goal of the program is to improve the pavement condition of county's local roads, i.e. neighborhood streets. Through the Board policy, the BOS established the LRRP to supplement other existing road repair and rehabilitation programs designated for the county arterial road system. The BOS is proposing to fund the LRRP via an annual allocation of the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). The annual TOT allocation for the LRRP is estimated at $5.5 million.

The framework of the LRRP establishes individual projects within the program based on the following items:

• Deferred maintenance on County maintained roads in neighborhoods which are part of disadvantaged communities.
• Deferred maintenance on County maintained roads in neighborhoods which are part of communities without County Service Areas (CSAs).
• One-time deferred maintenance on County maintained roads in neighborhoods which are part of CSA areas - with concurrent commitment to activation and utilization of the CSA's "Street and Sidewalk Maintenance" function moving forward.

Key Elements of LRRP

Initial Road Repair Plan

Initial Road Repair Plan will be utilized as a guide for the LRRP. During the initial 10-year period timeframe, Program capital investments will follow the plan as outlined in the Summary Report prepared by Harris & Associates dated September 16, 2022, unless subsequently modified by action of the Board of Supervisors.  The "Initial 10-Year Road Repair Plan"  (Pilot Plan) is set forth in Table 6 therein as a guide for Program investments.

Annual CIP Process

The LRRP projects will be included in the annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Annual Work Program for Road Fund Updates. Some restructuring/adjustment of the specific scheduling of projects (from what is reflected in the Initial 10-Year Road Repair Plan as initially developed in 2022) may be necessary on an annual basis to align cash flow to match available revenue.

Engineering and Best-Practice Based

Maintenance and rehabilitation strategies will be developed utilizing appropriate engineering evaluations to make cost-effective decisions related to the specific roads and network. Specific rehabilitation strategies elected will depend on functional class, pavement conditions, and the type of distresses found in the roadway sections. The LRRP will focus on, and will be limited to, pavement repair and rehabilitation. It does not include addressing existing deficiencies in rights-of-way, sidewalks, drainage systems, trees, bus pads, etc. - or nonstructural improvements such as decorative crosswalks, medians, lighting, and street furniture. Those and other road related repair needs will be addressed via other road maintenance funding programs.

Reporting  

The LRRP's specifically planned and completed work/projects will be part of PWFP's Semi-Annual Reports on KEY CIP Capital Projects. Program adjustments, if necessary, will be accomplished as part of the regularly scheduled annual Capital Improvement Program Update.

Old Stage Road Rehabilitation

About the Project:  This project is to rehabilitate the Old Stage Road/Alisal Road corridor between the City of Gonzales and the City of Salinas. This project was identified as a top priority project under the Measure X program. The project will be constructed in multiple segments. In 2022, the segment of Old Stage Road from Milepost 1.27 (Granite Construction Entrance, north of the City of Gonzales) to Iverson Road (1.7 miles) was reconstructed.  The segment of Alisal Road between the City of Salinas and Hartnell Road (2.2 miles) was completed in December 2024. The next segment, from Iverson Road to Chualar Canyon Road on Old Stage Road, is planned for construction in FY2027. Costs for these segments are mainly funded by SB 1 and Measure X.

At the Present:  There is a project is to resurface Old Stage Road from Alisal Road to Quail Creek, just south of City of Salinas, approximately 1.5 miles. The project consists of overlaying the existing pavement with hot-mix-asphalt, performing localized pavement repair and placing new traffic stripes.

For the duration of construction, traffic control measures will be in place during live construction activities. Traffic control will involve stopping traffic intermittently. For full closure to through traffic, detour will be in place. The public is advised to use alternate routes and plan according. Exercise caution when traveling through the construction zone and follow posted signs and flagger instructions for the safety of both workers and the public. The County will make every effort to keep the public updated on traffic impacts.

Construction Timeframe:  Construction begins August 21, 2025 and is expected to be complete by the end of September 2025, weather permitting. Majority of construction activities will be between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional nighttime work.

Project Costs:  The estimated construction cost to resurface Old Stage Road between Alisal Road and Quail Creek is $1 million, mainly funded by Measure X.

Stay Informed:  For updates on this and other road projects, visit the Monterey County Public Works website at Road Traffic Advisories, Closures & Information | County of Monterey, CA . We appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation as we work to improve local infrastructure.

Media Contact:  Jackie Goetz, goetzj@countyofmonterey.gov

About the Project:  Monterey County experienced substantial winter storms in 2017 that caused significant damage along Palo Colorado Road. Both County staff and FEMA staff walked Palo Colorado Road as soon as the Federal Funds became available for the repair of the areas damaged by the winter storms. The proposed work areas are 13 storm damage sites and 36 drainage improvement sites. The repairs include the installation of soldier-pile walls and soil nail walls, slope stabilization, and construction of drainage improvements. 

Environmental Determination:
Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Palo Colorado Road Storm Damage Repair Project 

Project Costs:  The estimated construction cost is $15 million, partially funded by FEMA/CalOES.

For more information on this project, please contact:

Victor Gutierrez
Email:  gutierrezvm@countyofmonterey.gov

Jonathan Pascua
Email:  pascuajl@countyofmonterey.gov

PROJECT LOCATION:
At the intersection of Castroville Boulevard and San Miguel Canyon Road in unincorporated Monterey County.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The County of Monterey Department of Public Works proposes to replace the existing one-way stop-controlled intersection, with a single-lane roundabout with a right-turn bypass, including installation of pedestrian crosswalks, lighting, signage, a potential retaining wall, flashing beacons with radar.

AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS:
The Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and the associated Technical Reports are available for public review at the County of Monterey Public Works, Facilities and Parks Department (PWFP), located at 1441 Schilling Place, 2nd Floor, Salinas, CA 93901 or a copy may be emailed upon request. Please call (831) 755-4800 or email:  PW Projects Support

COMMENTS ON INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION:
County of Monterey Public Works, Facilities and Parks requests any comments you may have on the IS/MND during the 31-day Public Review Period which commences on February 14, 2025, and ends on March 17, 2025. Please submit any comments you may have in writing (letter or email) by 5:00 PM on March 17, 2025 to:

Erich Rauber, Senior Civil Engineer
County of Monterey PWFP
1441 Schilling Place, 2nd Floor
Salinas, CA 93901

Email: RauberJ@countyofmonterey.gov

County of Monterey
501 Monterey-Salinas Hwy-Toro Park
Water System Improvement Project

• Summer 2023, Well relining and testing completed.
• December 2023, Design and Engineering drawing set complete for next 3 phases of work.
• January 2024, Notice to Proceed issued to Don Chapin Company, for Phase 2, rehabilitation of the existing well.
• May 2024, Following permitting and approval of all submittals, contractor mobilized for well rehabilitation.
• July 2024, projected completion of Phase 2.
• Schedule for Phase 3 Replacement of irrigation piping, and Phase 4 upgrades to the existing booster station to be determined and pending the appropriation of additional funding.

The Project includes design and engineering and rehabilitation of the existing water well, placement of approximately 1 mile of irrigation piping, and the upgrade of a booster station and new telemetry.  

Harris and Associates, Inc. has led the team of professionals in the preparation of the Project Plans and Technical Specifications and will continue to provide construction support services.

Funding of this Project is made possible by the award of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in the amount of $1.3 million.