Nash Road Closure Project

The San Benito High School District is implementing the Nash Road Closure Project to permanently close a segment of Nash Road between Monterey Street and West Street in Hollister, California. The project aims to enhance student safety, campus security, and pedestrian circulation by eliminating all vehicular through traffic adjacent to Hollister High School. Currently, the roadway is closed from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays via a gated system with emergency vehicle access provided by a preemption device; the proposed project will extend this to a full 24-hour closure. No new construction or physical improvements are planned. The District intends to obtain control of the roadway segment through negotiated acquisition, condemnation action, or acquisition in lieu of condemnation. On June 23, 2026, the District approved the project following a Negative Declaration under CEQA, which determined that no significant environmental effects are expected and no mitigation measures are required. The project is categorized under NAICS code 237990 and was officially filed on June 30, 2026, with the San Benito County Clerk and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.