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a. Adopt Plans and Special Provisions for the San Miguel Canyon Road and Castroville Boulevard Roundabout, Project No. 1176 (Project), to construct a single-lane roundabout at the intersection of San Miguel Canyon Road and Castroville Boulevard in Prunedale; and
b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks to advertise the Project's "Notice to Bidders" in the Monterey County Weekly.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Action: The Board of Supervisors previously adopted an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Project on June 17, 2025.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Adopt Plans and Special Provisions for the San Miguel Canyon Road and Castroville Boulevard Roundabout, Project No. 1176 (Project), to construct a single-lane roundabout at the intersection of San Miguel Canyon Road and Castroville Boulevard in Prunedale; and
b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks to advertise the Project's "Notice to Bidders" in the Monterey County Weekly.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The San Miguel Canyon Road and Castroville Boulevard Roundabout, Project No. 1176 (Project), will replace the existing T-intersection at San Miguel Canyon Road and Castroville Boulevard with a single-lane roundabout (Attachment A). The Project is located at the intersection of San Miguel Canyon Road and Castroville Boulevard in the community of Prunedale, in the unincorporated area of the County of Monterey (County), California.
The Project includes a single-lane roundabout with raised medians, splitter islands, roadway widening, improved intersection alignment, pedestrian crossings, ADA-compliant curb ramps, pedestrian refuge areas and bulb-outs, lighting improvements, and bicycle facilities/shared bike lanes. These improvements are intended to improve vehicle guidance through the intersection, reduce potential conflict points,...
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