North Nojoqui Grade Capital Preventative Maintenance and Drainage Project

The North Nojoqui Grade Capital Preventative Maintenance and Drainage Project is a California Department of Transportation initiative involving infrastructure improvements to 3.75 miles of State Route 101 in Santa Barbara County, specifically between postmiles 52.34 and 56.09. Executed under Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-SBA-45998-R5 pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 1602, the project scope includes replacing and shortening culverts and headwalls, adding rock slope protection, and constructing a 450 linear foot vegetated rock slope protection embankment. An amendment to the agreement modifies current plans at Project location 2 to incorporate additional fish and wildlife protection measures and reflects reduced impact acreages based on updated information. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) acted as the responsible agency, issuing a Notice of Determination on October 30, 2025, which concluded that the project would not have significant environmental effects within its jurisdiction. Approval is contingent upon the implementation of specific mitigation measures and adherence to a Mitigation Reporting or Monitoring Plan. While the technical scope and environmental requirements are clearly defined, specific financial details such as the estimated contract value, payment terms, and individual line item costs are not provided in the available documentation.