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Final Environmental Impact Report / Environmental Impact Statement and Final Section 4(f) Evaluation

Caltrans has prepared the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) and Final Section 4(f) Evaluation. The Final EIR/EIS, which includes a response to comments made on the Draft EIR/EIS, is now available to the public.

What is Being Planned?

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes to permanently restore a section of highway, known as Last Chance Grade, located on U.S. Highway 101 in Del Norte County (post miles [PMs] 12.7 to 16.5).  Last Chance Grade is a 3.5-mile-long section of highway approximately 10 miles south of Crescent City.  The project would permanently restore the highway in response to landslide activities that have created roadway damage and frequent highway closures for decades.

Final Environmental Impact Report / Environmental Impact Statement and Final Section 4(f) Evaluation

The Final EIR/EIS identifies the effect this project may have on the environment, as well as potential avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures.

Click the links below to view or download the Last Chance Grade Final EIR/EIS.

  • Last Chance Grade Final Environmental Impact Report / Environmental Impact Statement and Final Section 4(f) Evaluation (PDF 29MB)
  • Last Chance Grade Final Environmental Impact Report / Environmental Impact Statement and Final Section 4(f) Evaluation Appendices (PDF 22MB)
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