State Route 78 Julian Asset Management Project

The State Route 78 Julian Asset Management Project, identified by solicitation number 11-43089, is a pavement and culvert rehabilitation effort located in San Diego County, California. The project spans State Route 78 between post miles 37.2 and 60.0, extending from east of Magnolia Avenue to west of Wynola Road. Managed by the California Department of Transportation District 11, the scope of work includes pavement rehabilitation, stream channel modifications, the reconstruction of twelve stream locations, temporary water diversions, roadside sign panel replacements, and facility upgrades to ensure compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act standards. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-SDO-63021-R5 pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 1602, approving the project on June 9, 2026. A Notice of Determination confirms that the project will not have a significant environmental effect within the jurisdiction of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, provided that specific mitigation measures and a formal Mitigation Reporting or Monitoring Plan are implemented. Administrative oversight is led by Project Manager Miyoko Nakajima of Caltrans, with environmental coordination provided by Andrew Domingos of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.