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a. Conduct a Public Hearing and receive public comments to satisfy the provisions of Streets and Highways Code, Section 100.22 regarding a Freeway Agreement with Caltrans.
b. Approve the Freeway Agreement with Caltrans for the State Highway Route 156 West Corridor Project; and
c. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities & Parks to execute the Freeway Agreement and submit the fully executed Freeway Agreement to the County Recorder for filing.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Conduct a Public Hearing and receive public comments to satisfy the provisions of Streets and Highways Code, Section 100.22 regarding a Freeway Agreement with Caltrans.
b. Approve the Freeway Agreement with Caltrans for the State Highway Route 156 West Corridor Project; and
c. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities & Parks to execute the Freeway Agreement and submit the fully executed Freeway Agreement to the County Recorder for filing.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in cooperation with the Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC) and the County of Monterey, will be constructing safety and operational improvements along State Highway Route 156 in Monterey County. The Highway 156 West Corridor Improvement Project (Project) will construct: 1) a new four-lane highway parallel to the existing State Highway Route 156 from Castroville Boulevard to U.S. Highway 101; 2) a new interchange with Castroville Boulevard east of the current signalized intersection; and 3) a new interchange at U.S. Highway 101. The current two-lane highway will be converted into a frontage road that would become a County road to serve the local community. An existing portion of Castroville Boulevard would be closed from direct access to State Highway Route 156 and be replaced by a new re-aligned section to connect to the new interchange. The Project will improve safety and traffic flow in the area....
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