Transportation Updates

 

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Caltrans is constructing a multi-lane turbo roundabout at the intersection of highways 25 and 156 in San Benito County. This is a critical safety project that will immediately reduce the number and severity of collisions, while maintaining traffic flow and efficiency, at the intersection.

Schedule

  • Design Phase: Complete
  • Utility Work: Complete
  • Construction Start: June 2022
  • Construction End: Early 2024

MORE INFORMATION

To help residents, commuters and other users of the future turbo roundabout, Caltrans and the COG created an educational “how-to” video that explains how to use the new facility.

PRESS RELEASE

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Caltrans is improving San Benito Route 156 by constructing 5 new miles of 4-lane at-grade expressway from The Alameda in San Juan Bautista to Business Route 156 near Hollister. This project will fill a “gap” in the expressway system and provide a continuous expressway system from the connection at U.S .101 to the City of Hollister. New project features also include a roundabout at Bixby Road.

Schedule

  • Environmental: October 2018
  • Supplemental Environmental: September 2011
  • Design/Right of Way: October 2020
  • Construction Start: August 2022
  • Construction End: Fall 2025
  • Open to Public: Fall 2025

PRESS RELEASES

MORE INFORMATION

Public Information Officer
Kevin Drabinski
805-549-3138
kevin.drabinski@dot.ca.gov

 

 

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