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Caltrans mulls hybrid approach to adapt Eureka-Arcata corridor to sea level rise

July 15, 2022

Caltrans is continuing to evaluate its options for mitigating the effects of sea level rise on the Arcata-Eureka corridor on the way to developing an overall adaptation plan. The agency’s representatives say it’s likely to take a hybrid approach.

Coastal Commission Reviews Sea Level Mitigation Measures for Arcata-Eureka Highway 101 Corridor

July 15, 2022

Local coastal experts expect Humboldt Bay’s shoreline to rise by as much as three feet in the next 40 years. One area of particular concern in the Humboldt Bay region is the Highway 101 corridor between Arcata and Eureka

Caltrans Considers Alternatives to 'Armoring' 101 Against Sea Level Rise

November 11, 2021

Caltrans is considering a “living shoreline” along U.S. 101 to protect against the tides.

Coastal Commission Approves Eureka-Arcata Highway 101 Corridor Improvement Project

August 7, 2021

Long-planned renovation project for the six-mile stretch of Highway 101 between Eureka and Arcata has been approved

Caltrans Exploring Adaptations for Sea Level Rise

January 15, 2021

Caltrans delivers update on long-term plans to deal with sea level rise on the U.S. 101 corridor between Eureka and Arcata

NCJ Preview: 101 Underwater, Watching Cops and Raising Turkeys

November 13, 2021

North Coast Journal editors talk about the impact of sea level rise on Humboldt’s main transportation artery, and the options and obstacles for keeping the roadway above water.