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PREVIOUSLY:

• THE TUNNEL IT IS! Caltrans Chooses Mile-Long Underground Option For Last Chance Grade Bypass
• Major Funding Secured for the Mile-Long Highway 101 Tunnel That Will One Day Bypass Last Chance Grade

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Press release from Caltrans District 1:

We’ve reached another major milestone in efforts to remedy a vulnerable stretch of U.S. 101 south of Crescent City which has been plagued by landslides, closures, and costly emergency repairs. Caltrans has completed the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement and Final Section 4(f) Evaluation for the Last Chance Grade Permanent Restoration Project.

Last Chance Grade is a lifeline for Del Norte County that connects residents, businesses, emergency services, visitors, and goods to the rest of California and beyond.

This milestone brings us closer to a long-term tunnel bypass that will move the highway away from unstable landslide zones and provide long-term safety and stability.

The completion of the Final Environmental Document reflects years of collaboration with tribal governments, environmental organizations, local and regional partners, lawmakers, community members, and technical experts. Together, we’re shaping a safer, more resilient future for the North Coast.

There’s still work ahead such as final design, permitting, right-of-way, technical studies, and construction planning, but clearing this environmental hurdle keeps construction on track for 2031-2038.

You can review the full Final Environmental Document, including responses to public comments, here: https://lastchancegrade.com/app_pages/view/845