City of Paso Robles – City Council 1
August 4, 2026
State Route 46 East/Airport Rd
Undercrossing Feasibility Study
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2018 - DECISION
STATE ROUTE 46E OVERCROSSING
BEYOND THE OVERCROSSING
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TOTAL PROJECT = $150 MILLION Informational Presentation Only
EFFORTS
TO SECURE
FUNDING
SR46
OVERCROSSING
PROJECT
Transportation lobbyist retained
Two TCEP grant applications submitted
Specialized grant writer retained
Conducted funding advocacy in Sacramento & Washington, D.C Hosted transportation summit with Caltrans and CTC leadership Limited local match due to non–Self-Help County status
Measure J-20 / I-24 not available for major capital projects Project remains unfunded, despite years of coordinated
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WELLSONA ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Cost = $12 - $13M
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SR46 UNDERCROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY
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Use of Existing City rightof-way
Less Property Owner
Impact
Anticipated Lower Cost
Minimized Huer Huero
Bridge Impacts
Reduced Bridge
Maintenance Costs
SUMMARY OF
BENEFITS
SR46
UNDERCROSSING
PROJECT
FEASIBILITY
STUDY
PROJECT STUDY
REPORT (PSR)
ENVIRONMENTAL
(PAED)
RIGHT OF WAY DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
POTENTIAL CRITICAL PATH
COST= $356,583
TIMEFRAME = 9 months
City of Paso Robles – City Council Public Comments - call 805/865-7276 28 Approve Resolution 26-XXX awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Wallace Group, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $356,583 for preparation of the State Route 46 East/Airport Road Undercrossing Feasibility Study, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement subject to such minor, technical, or non-substantive revisions as may be approved by the City Manager and City Attorney;
Recommendation
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Phase 1
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Phase 2
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VERTICAL GRADE & RIGHT OF WAY
CONSTRAINTS
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EXTRA SLIDES:
Wallace’s Vehicle Circulation Slide
*Cost Estimates
Overcrossing = $60M (May 2026 Project Cost Est)+ $20M ROW = $80M HH bridge= $50M + $10M ROW = $60M
Airport Rd = $10M