Highly traveled highway seeing major improvements after securing funding
Katie Nicora
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — One of Monterey County’s busiest roadways — the Highway 156 Castroville Boulevard interchange — is now fully funded, according to Supervisor Luis Alejo.
Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) adding that a new four-lane highway will be built parallel to the existing, two-lane highway with new interchanges constructed at Castroville Boulevard and Highway 101.
The goal is to improve local access and safety at intersections as well as provide traffic relief for the 32,000 vehicles traveling through the area daily.
The project is expected to support $2 billion per year in visitor spending, and close to $4 billion for the agriculture industry.
Supervisor Alejo adding that, once completed, it will also unlock the Chispa Castroville Oaks Affordable Housing Subdivision, paving the way for 90 homes and 124 apartments.
Groundbreaking is expected late next year.