North Park Bypass Overlay

The North Park Bypass Overlay project, managed by Caltrans District 1 in Eureka, involves roadway preservation work on State Route 101 between postmiles R134.6 and R135.9 in Humboldt County. The scope of work includes the installation of an 0.08 foot RHMA-Gap Graded Bonded Wearing Course overlay, reconstruction of guardrails, and the replacement of existing rumble strips, asphalt concrete dikes, and high friction surface treatments. Additionally, the project requires the placement of new shoulder backing to preserve the integrity of the roadway for the benefit of the traveling public. All project activities will be conducted within the existing State right of way, with equipment staging strictly confined to paved surfaces and existing non-vegetated turnouts. This project is classified under NAICS code 237310 and is designated as a categorical exemption under Class 1, CCR Title 14, section 15301, indicating that the maintenance activities will have no significant environmental or historic impact. The project was forecasted with a date of July 31, 2026, and is overseen by Senior Environmental Scientist James McIntosh.