The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is commencing studies for improvements to State Route-39 (SR-39) in Los Angeles County to reestablish the highway’s connection from west of Crystal Lake Road to State Route 2 (SR-2) in the Angeles National Forest which would include reinstating access and providing a connection through traffic between Interstate-210 (I-210) and SR-2. Said work would also increase needed access for fire suppression forces, search and rescue, and emergency response personnel. Residents impacted by this project, including Duarte residents, are invited to participate in a virtual scoping meeting on December 15, 2022, from 6:30 – 8:00 PM to allow your comments to be heard.
The project intends to enhance the roadway’s safety and operation while preserving the existing facility’s integrity. While complying with Caltrans’ Complete Streets policy (DD 64-R2), the project would improve access for patrons of the recreation areas within the Angeles National Forest and provide an economic benefit to the forest and local businesses. The restored connection could be accessible to public highway traffic throughout the year, with seasonal closures during inclement weather.
During the project, Caltrans will work closely with the public to ensure that all factors and alternatives are considered. Caltrans welcomes any comments or suggestions you may have concerning possible alternatives or potential social, economic, and environmental impacts that pertain to the proposed project.
Comments may be submitted and voiced at the Public Scoping Meeting on December 15, 2022. You may also submit public comments by email to Karl.Price@dot.ca.gov . To register for the meeting, please visit https://tinyurl.com/sr-39scoping.
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