Albion River Bridge Project

The Albion River Bridge Project, managed by Caltrans District 1 in Eureka, involves the replacement of the existing Albion River Bridge No. 10-0136. The project is located on State Route 1 in the community of Albion, Mendocino County, California, specifically spanning from post mile 43.3 to 44.2. Classified under NAICS code 237310, the project is currently in a forecast stage with a posted date of October 22, 2025. The project has completed critical regulatory milestones, including the preparation and approval of an Environmental Impact Report in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the Public Resources Code. The California Transportation Commission has determined that the project will have a significant environmental effect, leading to the adoption of mitigation measures, a monitoring plan, and a Statement of Overriding Considerations. Administrative actions include the payment of a 4,123.50 dollar environmental document filing fee to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Primary points of contact for the project include Senior Environmental Scientist Rachelle Estrada and Associate Deputy Director Cherry Zamora.