Caltrans Virtual Meetings on PCH Master Plan & Pavement Projects, April 16 & May 12

PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD IS APRIL 9 - JUNE 9

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will hold two virtual public meetings Wednesday, April 16, 6:00 PM and Monday, May 12, 1:00 PM for two pavement rehabilitation projects and to share a draft of the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) Master Plan Feasibility Study.

Wednesday, April 16, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Meeting link:Cisco Webex Meetings
Call-in Number: 1-408-418-9388
Access Code: 2499 288 6764
Password: PCHMasterPlan04 (72462783 when dialing from a phone or video system)

Monday, May 12, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Meeting link: Cisco Webex Meetings
Call-in Number: 1-408-418-9388
Access Code: 2480 730 3675
Password: PCHMasterPlan05 (72462783 when dialing from a phone or video system)

Draft PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study

At the meeting, Caltrans will share the Draft PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study, which is in the 60-day public review period.

The Master Plan Feasibility Study focuses on approximately 21 miles of PCH in Malibu to identify transportation improvements that will address safety for all users, with an emphasis on supporting multimodal travel options for pedestrians and bicyclists, as well as enhancing transit opportunities.

Caltrans developed the study using community input from six public workshops held with residents, businesses and stakeholders from July through September, 2024 to identify safety measures on PCH.

The public will have until June 9 to provide comment on the Draft PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study, which will also be available on the Caltrans Engagement Portal. Those who sign up for the engagement portal can receive updates on specific projects as well as provide input. Learn more and sign up HERE.

Pavement Rehabilitation Projects

Caltrans will hold the April 16 and May 12 meetings with a presentation on two PCH Pavement Rehabilitation Projects planned in Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Malibu. The goal of these projects is to extend the service life of the pavement and improve ride quality for motorists on PCH from Santa Monica to the Los Angeles/Ventura County line. The projects aim to do the following:

• The first segment for pavement rehabilitation is an estimated $72 million project planned between the McClure Tunnel in Santa Monica to just south of Cross Creek Road in Malibu. It is also a Complete Streets project, meaning the scope aims to increase safety and mobility features for cyclists, pedestrians and motorists to share the road. Once complete, about 57.2 lane miles will be rehabilitated. Construction is expected to begin in summer 2027 and be completed by summer 2029.
• The second segment is an estimated $43 million project planned between Cross Creek Road and the Los Angeles County/Ventura County line in the city of Malibu. This project also will incorporate Complete Streets elements and, once complete, about 63.4 lane miles will be rehabilitated. Construction is expected to begin in summer 2026 and be completed by summer 2028.

Both pavement projects seek to make the following improvements on PCH:

• Rehabilitate pavement
• Upgrade existing ADA Curb Ramps and existing guardrail system
• Improve lighting at various points for pedestrians
• New sidewalks at multiple bus stop locations
• Update signage
• Class II bike lanes and striping at various locations
• Pedestrian warning signs

For more information about the PCH Master Plan and future meetings, visit the Caltrans Engage website.