HUM-299 Repair Storm Damage

The HUM-299 Repair Storm Damage project is an emergency effort managed by Caltrans District 1 in Eureka to stabilize and restore damaged roadway facilities along State Route 299 in Humboldt County. The project covers the area between Post Miles 23.5 and 27.3, addressing critical infrastructure damage caused by heavy winter rains in February and March. Specific repairs include clearing a landslide and debris at PM 23.5, repairing a WB embankment slope slipout at PM 24.07 that damaged the rail element wall, guardrail, drainage system, and asphalt, and fixing a sinkhole at PM 27.3 that impacted the drainage system and roadway. The primary objective of this work is to restore the traveled way and eliminate imminent safety hazards to the public. Classified under NAICS code 237310, the project is designated as a forecast with a posted date of July 14, 2026. It is filed under a statutory exemption for emergency projects essential to maintaining public services, specifically citing Section 15269. Tyler Brown serves as the Environmental Coordinator and primary point of contact for the project.