Caltrans to Host Virtual Meeting on Draft Pacific Coast Highway Master Plan Feasibility Study and Pavement Rehabilitation Projects
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will hold a virtual public meeting from 1-3 p.m. on Monday about two pavement rehabilitation projects and a draft of the Pacific Coast Highway Master Plan Feasibility Study, according to a press release.
The Draft PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study, which is undergoing a 60-day public review, addresses about 21 miles of PCH in Malibu to improve safety for all users, with an emphasis on supporting multimodal travel options for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit, according to the release. Caltrans developed the study using community input from six workshops held with residents, businesses and stakeholders from July through September 2024.
The public has until June 9 to comment on the study, either by attending a meeting or through the Caltrans Engagement Portal at engage.dot.ca.gov/f1336.
The meeting will begin with a presentation on two PCH pavement rehabilitation projects planned in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, and Malibu.
“The goal of these projects is to extend the service life of the pavement and improve ride quality for motorists on PCH from Santa Monica to the Los Angeles/Ventura County line,” according to the press release. “The first segment for pavement rehabilitation is an estimated $72 million project between the McClure Tunnel in Santa Monica to just south of Cross Creek Road in Malibu. 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. Construction is expected to begin in summer 2027 and be completed by summer 2029. The second segment is an estimated $43 million project between Cross Creek Road and the Los Angeles County/Ventura county line in Malibu. This project also will incorporate Complete Streets elements. Construction is expected to begin in summer 2026 and be completed by summer 2028.”
Both pavement projects are designed to make the following improvements:
Rehabilitate pavement
Upgrade existing ADA Curb Ramps and existing guardrail system
Improve lighting at various points for pedestrians
Provide new sidewalks at multiple bus stop locations
Update signage
Add class II bike lanes and striping at various locations
Install pedestrian warning signs
The meeting’s agenda is as follows:
1-1:30 p.m.
PCH pavement rehabilitation projects presentation
1:30-2 p.m.
Pavement rehabilitation projects Q&A
2-2:30 p.m.
Draft PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study presentation
2:30-2:55 p.m.
Draft PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study Q&A
2:55-3 p.m.
Next steps and adjourn
A recording will be uploaded to Caltrans District 7’s YouTube page after the meeting.
Virtual meeting link: Cisco Webex Meetings
Registration link: https://bit.ly/3GXZ2SW
Call-in number: 1-408-418-9388
Access code: 2480 730 3675
Password: PCHMasterPlan05 (72462783 when dialing from a phone or video system)
