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South Fort Bragg Safety Project, 01-0Q600 PID Phase

A safety project is being initiated to improve State Route 1 (SR1) south of Fort Bragg at Simpson Lane. The project would improve safety for people in cars, walking, and riding bikes. Caltrans wants to...

Project Description: 

Purpose

The purpose of this project is to improve safety for all road users and to reduce the frequency and severity of collisions occurring within the project limits. It was determined that corridor lighting was also warranted by collision concentrations occurring during dark conditions.

Need

Proposed improvements include:

  • Modifications to the center of the traffic circle,
  • Crosswalks,
  • Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon,
  • Refuge islands,
  • Lighting

Map: 

An aerial image of the Simpson Lane roundabout

Project Timeline

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live

Project Initiation

Project Initiation Document planned to be completed in August 2026

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planned

Project Approval and Environmental Document

January 2027 - May 2028

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planned

Final Project Design

November 2029

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planned

Construction

Summer 2030