Project: Hollister SR156

Summary

The Hollister bypass was constructed in 1997 along SR-156 in San Benito County, California with the primary purpose of diverting inter-regional truck traffic from the downtown area.

Characteristics and Setting

Classification/Type Bypass (around Community)
Transportation Mode Highway
Usage 10,000
Length (mi) 5.50
Economic Distress 0.74
Population Density (ppl/sq mi) 39
Population Growth Rate (%) -0.1%
Employment Growth Rate (%) 1.0%
Market Size 68,800
Airport Travel Distance (mi) 65.2333
Topography 20

Geography

Region Rocky Mountain / Far West
State CA
County San Benito
City Hollister
Urban/Class Level Metro
Local Area N/A
Impact Area N/A
Transportation System None

Timing

Initial Study Date N/A
Post Construction Study Date 2003
Construction Start Date 1985
Construction End Date 1997
Months Duration N/A

Costs

Project Year of Expenditure (YOE) N/A
Planned Cost (YOE $) N/A
Actual Cost (YOE $) $15,000,000
Actual Cost (2022$) $40,352,600

Pre/Post Conditions

NOTE: All pre/post dollar values are in 2022$

Transportation

Measure Pre project Post project Change % Change

Impacts

NOTE: All impact dollar values are in 2022$

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Case Location

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Narrative

HOLLISTER BYPASS

Attachments

California Bypass Study