Butterfly Lane Pedestrian Undercrossing
Project Description
The project will rebuild the stairs at both the north and south portals of the Butterfly Lane Pedestrian Undercrossing at U.S. Route 101; it will also build ramps for wheelchair and mobility scooter access. Caltrans developed the project to improve access to the Butterfly Lane Pedestrian Undercrossing in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Also, as part of the project, the railroad crossing on the south side of U.S. Route 101 will be rebuilt to include a new walkway with railings, one-way pedestrian exit gates, and mobile crossing arms with visual and audio signals.
Construction will begin in the fall or winter of this year and continue into the summer of 2022. The Butterfly Lane Pedestrian Undercrossing will be closed for the duration of construction; pedestrians wishing to access Butterfly Beach from areas north of the freeway will be temporarily detoured to either Olive Mill Road or Channel Drive via East Cabrillo Boulevard. In addition, the Hermosillo Road northbound off-ramp will be closed to traffic for about two months in early 2022.
Project Benefits
Purpose
The purpose of this project is to improve access to the Butterfly Lane Pedestrian Undercrossing at U.S. Route 101 to allow equal access for disabled persons under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Need
The current approaches to the Butterfly Lane Pedestrian Undercrossing under U.S. Route 101 do not meet current standards for Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility for pedestrians.
Estimated Funding Breakdown
| Funding Source | Funding Amount |
|---|---|
| State | $322,000 |
| Federal | $4,025,000 |
| Construction Cost | $4,347,000 |
Proposed Project Schedule
| Process | Date |
|---|---|
| Final environmental document | Complete |
| Right-of-way acquisition to be completed | December 2020 |
| Design to be completed | February 2021 |
| Advertise | July 2021 |
| Construction to begin | Late Fall/Winter 2021 |
| Construction to be completed | Summer 2022 |
Project Contact
Project Manager: David Emerson
Phone: 805-748-1315
Email: David.Emerson@dot.ca.gov
Public Information Officer: Jim Shivers
Phone: (805) 748-1170
Email: Jim.Shivers@dot.ca.gov