Adds vital safety improvements to a high accident intersection
Reduces delays on Highway 1
Supports interregional travel between Highways 1 and 101
Improves access for local businesses and residents
Minimizes visual and agricultural impacts
The project will construct a new interchange at Salinas Road and Highway 1, north of Moss Landing near the Santa Cruz county line. The new interchange will include construction of a 3 lane structure (Salinas Road) over Highway 1 with 3 diamond-type ramps and one southbound loop on-ramp. Stop lights are included at the northbound on and off ramps and at the southbound off-ramp. A frontage road will be constructed from Jensen Road to Salinas Road west of Highway 1 and connect with the southbound off-ramp. A frontage road will also be constructed east of Highway 1 to provide access to local businesses. Ramp meters are not part of this project. Due to the importance of this project, it is one of
the Transportation Agency for Monterey County's top five priority projects. This project is funded through final design, but requires additional new monies for right-of-way acquisition and construction.