Preliminary roadwork on the 13-mile Prunedale Improvement Project (PIP) began on Monday, Feb. 14; the work includes removal of some trees near Espinosa and Russell Roads in Salinas.
The PIP addresses traffic safety issues along Highway 101, from Espinosa/Russell Roads in Salinas north to Crazy Horse Canyon/Echo Valley Roads. The project includes construction of three new interchanges /overpasses and a continuous median barrier from Crazy Horse Canyon to Russell/Espinosa. These safety measures will eliminate dangerous left turns, reduce delays on US 101, provide safer access for local business and residents and provide congestion relief for the thousands of vehicles that travel through the corridor every day.
The contract for construction on the PIP was awarded to Granite Construction Company and MCM Construction, a joint venture from Watsonville, on Jan. 25. Major roadwork is scheduled to begin in the spring and be completed in late 2014.
For lane closure information on this project and for traffic updates on other Caltrans projects in Monterey County, residents can call the District 5 toll free number at 1-831-372-0862, Caltrans’ hotline at 1-877-448-6771, or visit Caltrans’ website: www.dot.ca.gov/dist05/maint/road/upmon.htm
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