From keyes street at first and second streets, continuing south along monterey road to metcalf road the monterey road highway to grand boulevard desi

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $2,031,211.25 to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) on September 18, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to conduct a comprehensive design study for a 9.5-mile corridor improvement project along Monterey Road in California. The project extends from Keyes Street at First and Second Streets, continuing south along Monterey Road to Metcalf Road and the Monterey Road Highway to Grand Boulevard. This planning and preliminary engineering effort will establish the foundation for converting Monterey Road into a high-capacity bus corridor while implementing multimodal transportation improvements.

The design study will develop detailed plans to enhance transportation safety and create a more welcoming environment for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit users along the corridor. The project is scheduled for completion by December 31, 2030, with Caltrans serving as the lead agency responsible for project administration. As a Project Grant under the Highway Planning and Construction program, this award supports planning, design, and environmental compliance activities that precede actual construction, consistent with FHWA's authorization under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to assist states in planning and improving transportation infrastructure.

Project description

From keyes street at first and second streets, continuing south along monterey road to metcalf road the monterey road highway to grand boulevard design study corridor covers a distance of 9.5 miles. The aim of the project is to convert monterey road into one of the busiest bus corridors, while also enhancing safety and creating a more welcoming environment for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit users