U.S. 101/Prado Road Interchange Project
Project Description
The City of San Luis Obispo proposes to extend Prado Road over U.S. Route 101 to connect with Dalidio Drive and rebuild the existing U.S. Route 101 northbound on- and off-ramp connections to Prado Road. The interchange is in the City of San Luis Obispo at post mile 26.8 on U.S. Route 101. The project limits extend from post mile 26.5 to post mile 27.3.
Project Benefits
Purpose
The purpose of the project is to:
- Improve overall operations of U.S. Route 101 and nearby interchanges;
- Improve safety and mobility for bicyclists and pedestrians; and
- Improve transit performance and enhance transit opportunities.
Need
The need for the project involves providing better community connectivity by improving current and future operations on U.S. Route 101 and nearby interchanges, improving safety and mobility for bicyclists and pedestrians, improving transit performance, and enhancing transit opportunities.
Estimated Funding Breakdown
| Funding Source | Funding Amount |
|---|---|
| Local | $51,300,000 |
| State | $14,200,000 |
| Construction Cost | $65,500,000 |
Proposed Project Schedule
| Process | Date |
|---|---|
| Final environmental document to be completed | November 2023 |
| Right-of-way acquisition to be completed | July 2025 |
| Design to be completed | July 2025 |
| Advertise | October 2025 |
| Construction to begin | February 2026 |
| Construction to be completed | February 2029 |
Project Contact
Dianna Beck, Senior Environmental Planner
Phone: (805) 459-9406
Email:dianna.beck@dot.ca.gov
Paul Valadao, Project Manager
Phone: (916) 764-9123
Email: paul.valadao@dot.ca.gov
Public Information Office, Caltrans District 5
Phone: (805) 549-3318
Email: info-d5@dot.ca.gov
Documents
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- Initial Study with Mitigated Negative Declaration (PDF)
- Notice of Completion (PDF)
- Notice of Determination (PDF)
Title VI Information
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) assures that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, and Federal Executive Order 12898 (Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations).
Caltrans will make every effort to ensure nondiscrimination in all of its programs and activities, whether they are federally funded or not, and that services and benefits are fairly distributed to all people, regardless of race, color, or national origin. In addition, Caltrans will facilitate meaningful participation in the transportation planning process in a nondiscriminatory manner.
- Title VI Brochure (English, PDF)
- Title VI Brochure (Spanish, PDF)
- Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Caltrans Information)