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Caltrans underpass murals idea draws strong public support and questions about cost, permits and maintenance
Summary
Councilmembers and residents welcomed the idea of artist‑led murals on Caltrans bridge bents at the Highway 1/Fremont interchange, but asked staff to research permitting, costs, safety, maintenance and funding partners before any formal NIC or council action.
Seaside — A proposal to place murals on Caltrans bridge bents at the Fremont/Highway 1 interchange prompted robust public support Thursday, followed by extended council scrutiny about permitting, cost and multiagency coordination.
Council Member Miller said preliminary outreach to Caltrans had suggested the agency might permit murals on the collection of concrete 'bents' and abutment walls at the interchange. Caltrans' transportation‑art program does permit artwork on certain right‑of‑way structures, Miller said, and the council received multiple public speakers urging the city to pursue…
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