Hueneme Road Widening Project

The Hueneme Road Widening Project, solicitation number 50629, is a forecast infrastructure initiative by the Ventura County Department of Public Works to widen a 1.93-mile segment of Hueneme Road between Edison Drive and Rice Avenue in Oxnard, California. The project involves converting the existing two-lane roadway into a four-lane roadway featuring four 12-foot through lanes, a paved median, and the retention of existing left-turn lanes. To enhance safety and connectivity in accordance with the County General Plan and the Ventura Countywide Bicycle Master Plan, the design includes two 6-foot buffered bike lanes with a two-foot buffer between the lanes and traffic. The primary objectives are to improve vehicle and bicycle travel, enhance the freight movement corridor, and reduce congestion. The project is subject to rigorous environmental and regulatory compliance, including CEQA and NEPA standards. Key environmental considerations include the mitigation of 9.2 acres of Prime Farmland through a 1:1 off-site protection ratio and adherence to US EPA green infrastructure guidance for stormwater management. The project must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Construction is estimated to last approximately 12 months, with operational hours scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Anitha Balan, Director of Roads and Transportation, serves as the primary point of contact for the agency.