Albion River Bridge Replacement Approved in California
Published Date: 11/17/2025
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Summary
Caltrans is moving forward with replacing the Albion River Bridge on State Route 1 in Mendocino County, California. This means the project’s final approvals are set, and anyone wanting to challenge these decisions must do so by April 16, 2026. The bridge upgrade promises safer, smoother travel and shows a big step toward better roads in the area.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Deadline to Challenge Bridge Approvals
Caltrans and the Federal Highway Administration have issued final approvals for the Albion River Bridge project, and anyone seeking judicial review must file any challenge by April 16, 2026. If a different Federal law provides a shorter filing period (less than 150 days), that shorter deadline still applies.
Albion River Bridge Replacement Moves Forward
Caltrans will replace the Albion River Bridge on State Route 1 between post miles 43.3 and 44.2 in Albion, Mendocino County; the Final Environmental Impact Statement was approved July 31, 2025 and the Record of Decision was approved October 8, 2025. The project is described as providing safer, smoother travel for the area.
Project Documents Are Publicly Available
The Final Environmental Impact Statement, Record of Decision, and other project records for the Albion River Bridge project are available at www.albionriverbridgeproject.com and at Caltrans District 1 Environmental, 1656 Union Street, Eureka, CA 95501 during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, except State holidays.
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