Council approves final design amendment as Caltrans certifies Highway 1 North plans
Aug 18, 2026
After Caltrans approved 100% design for the Highway 1 North safety and operational improvements, council authorized an amendment to the Mark Thomas design contract (not‑to‑exceed $120,000) to finalize permitting, right‑of‑way certification and bid support; construction was tentatively targeted for spring 2027.
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City project staff reported Caltrans approval of the Highway 1 North 100% design and requested an amendment to the Mark Thomas contract to finalize right‑of‑way certification, stormwater permitting and bid support. The amendment (design amendment #8) covers final administrative work needed to complete permitting and prepare the project for construction procurement.
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