Map courtesy of Caltrans
By LILY TINOCO | Assistant Editor
The California Department of Transportation will host an informational meeting regarding the Pacific Coast Highway Pavement Rehabilitation Project on Thursday, March 27, at 6 p.m. at Santa Monica Public Library.
“The meeting is intended for the project team to share information and schedules for the proposed improvement project on Pacific Coast Highway between McClure Tunnel in Santa Monica and just south of Cross Creek Road in Malibu, including safety enhancement measures,” according to Caltrans. “Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions.”
The scope of work for this project—which is expected to begin in the summer of 2027—will include rehabilitated pavement along PCH from McClure Tunnel to Cross Creek Road; upgrades to existing ADA ramps and existing metal beam guard rail; improved lighting in the Roosevelt Tunnel and Will Rogers parking lot tunnel underground pedestrian crossings; new sidewalks at multiple bus stop locations; additional signs; and more.
“The goal of this project is to extend the service life of the pavement and improve ride quality for motorists,” according to Caltrans. “Caltrans has identified this location as a top-priority safety corridor. It is also a Complete Streets project, meaning the scope aims to increase safety and mobility features for cyclists, pedestrians and motorists to share the road.”
The total estimated cost for the project is $72 million, and construction is expected to be complete by summer 2029. The project is currently in Phase 0, according to Caltrans Public Information Officer Katy Macek, which is “the environmental phase.”
Community members and stakeholders are encouraged to attend. The March 27 meeting will take place in the multipurpose room at Santa Monica Library, located at 601 Santa Monica Boulevard.
Questions can be directed to repavepch@dot.ca.gov.
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