Caltrans invites community members to share thoughts and learn more about the SR 25 Corridor Improvement Project
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Caltrans is inviting San Benito County community members to a handful of in-person and online meetings to learn about the State Route 25 (SR 25) Corridor Improvement Project.
Caltrans says that Tier 1 of the project proposes improvements between San Benito and Santa Clara counties, specifically between Hollister and Gilroy, which considers a 4-lane, 3-lane and 2-lane expressway, as well as a 2-lane transit way and 1-lane reversible transit way.
Tier 2 of the project deals with a segment of road between San Felipe Road to Hudner Lane.
According to Caltrans, the purpose of the project is to reduce deadly and major-injury crashes on SR 25; provide sustainable travel options to meet the area's housing, economic and job demands; create reliable goods movement between San Benito County and the Coast, Central Valley and other parts of the Bay Area.
Other reasons for the improvement project, according to Caltrans, includes improved time time reliability between San Benito and Santa Clara counties; improved connectivity and mobility for communities in San Benito County with access to job centers and services in Santa Clara County; and alleviating traffic diversion onto the local roads.
Caltrans' proposed timeline says they hope the project will be completed fall 2032. They plan for final environmental documentation to be done spring 2027 with right-of-way acquisition to finish winter 2029.
Additionally, the design is scheduled to be finished winter 2029 with construction beginning summer 2030.
Caltrans says that its estimated funding breakdown has yet to be determined, and the community is encouraged to participate in a number of community meetings on the topic.
The meeting schedule is:
Meeting 1 of 4 – In-Person
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Paine’s Restaurant Banquet Room, 421 East Street, Hollister
Meeting 2 of 4 – In-Person
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Gavilan College - North and South Lounge Rooms, 5055 Santa Teresa Boulevard, Gilroy
Meeting 3 of 4 – Online (SPANISH)
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time: 11:00am to 12:30pm
Join from the meeting link
Click here
Join by meeting number
Meeting number (access code): 2496 826 9219
Meeting password: StateRoute25
Tap to join from a mobile device (attendees only)
+1-408-418-9388,,24968269219## United States Toll
Join by phone
+1-408-418-9388 United States Toll
Global call-in numbers
Join from a video system or application
Dial 24968269219@cadot.webex.com
You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.
Meeting 4 of 4 – Online (ENGLISH)
Date: Monday, November 25, 2024
Time: 9:30am to 11:00am
Join from the meeting link
Click here
Join by meeting number
Meeting number (access code): 2483 945 9496
Meeting password: StateRoute25
Tap to join from a mobile device (attendees only)
+1-408-418-9388,,24839459496## United States Toll
Join by phone
+1-408-418-9388 United States Toll
Global call-in numbers
Join from a video system or application
Dial 24839459496@cadot.webex.com
You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.
A Spanish translator will be available at the in-person meetings.
