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Laguna Beach explores smaller undergrounding option after Caltrans sets high relinquishment price
Summary
Council and staff weighed Caltrans' $14.4M relinquishment estimate for Laguna Canyon Road and favored a lower‑cost approach: partner with Caltrans on distribution‑line undergrounding, targeted sidewalks/trails, and transmission 'covered conductor' measures to improve safety without full relinquishment.
Laguna Beach council members discussed options for Laguna Canyon Road after staff told them Caltrans estimated a $14.4 million cost to relinquish the highway to the city.
Council subcommittee members said Caltrans staff indicated they are unlikely to approve major changes unless the city accepts relinquishment. In response, staff…
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