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Highway 25 corridor plan draws sustained public concern; COG says committee will decide next steps
Summary
Public speakers and board members pressed Caltrans about Highway 25 alignment, farmland loss and safety; the COG said the corridor committee will re‑examine the route adoption and bring recommendations back to the board.
Residents, landowners and multiple board members told Caltrans and the San Benito County Council of Governments on March 20 that they remain unclear about why a specific Highway 25 alignment was chosen and raised concerns about prime farmland, safety and the level of public engagement.
Board members recalled a March 12 workshop on Highway 25 that included Caltrans, county and city staff and a California Transportation Commission commissioner. Directors said they left the workshop wanting clearer explanations for the project’s route selection and design choices.
Executive Director Abraham (identified…
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