Scenic Route 68 Corridor Improvements

The Scenic Route 68 Corridor Improvements project, managed by Caltrans District 5 and the California Transportation Commission, focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and safety at nine intersections along State Route 68 from post mile 4.8 to 13.7 in Monterey County. The scope of work includes the construction of roundabouts and the upgrading of signalized intersections with enhanced lane configurations. Additionally, the project emphasizes environmental mitigation through wildlife crossing improvements, which involve replacing existing underground culverts at five specific locations and installing highway fencing at culvert entrances. This forecast project, categorized under NAICS code 237310, has undergone an environmental review process resulting in a Notice of Determination filed on October 21, 2025. While the project is acknowledged to have significant environmental effects, it proceeds with adopted mitigation measures, monitoring plans, and a Statement of Overriding Considerations in compliance with CEQA. Primary points of contact for the initiative include Associate Environmental Planner Jill O’Connor and Associate Deputy Director Cherry Zamora.