Culvert Repair along SR 78 near Julian

Caltrans District 11 in San Diego is initiating an emergency contract to address a failed culvert along State Route 78 near the community of Julian at post mile 54.1. The scope of work involves removing and replacing the failed culvert, backfilling voids beneath the travel way, and repairing the roadway structural section. To ensure safety and functionality, the project will also include the installation of construction area signs, traffic control systems, hot mixed asphalt paving, and striping. The project is classified as a forecast with an associated environmental review process that determined the work is Categorically Exempt under CEQA Class 1 and qualifies for a NEPA Categorical Exclusion. These determinations, finalized in August and September 2026, certify that the project is for the repair and maintenance of existing public structures. The primary point of contact for this effort is Emery McCaffery, an Environmental Scientist with Caltrans.