Bear creek RD PM 6.73 in santa cruz county emergency opening - traffic markers, plastic tarp, sand bag berm, prepare engineered plans, geotechnical R

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) a $123,000 Project Grant on June 25, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to address emergency roadway repairs at Bear Creek Road, postmile 6.73 in Santa Cruz County. The grant funds immediate temporary and permanent infrastructure solutions, including installation of traffic markers and temporary protective barriers (plastic tarps and sandbags) to ensure public safety during the repair phase, along with development of engineered plans and geotechnical reports to support comprehensive reconstruction efforts.

The funded project scope encompasses structural stabilization and permanent roadway restoration work, including installation of a soldier pile wall system, structure backfill operations, roadway repairs, guardrail installation, and an AC (asphalt concrete) dike. These combined efforts address what appears to be an emergency condition requiring both urgent containment measures and longer-term infrastructure rehabilitation to restore full functionality and safety standards to the affected roadway segment.

Project description

Bear creek RD PM 6.73 in santa cruz county emergency opening - traffic markers, plastic tarp, sand bag berm, prepare engineered plans, geotechnical report, soldier pile wall, structure backfill and roadway repair, guardrail with AC dike