Nestled between the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Half Moon Bay is perceived to be geographically isolated. However, improvements to Highway 92 will make this city more safely accessible to the entire Bay Area.

The Transportation Authority has already widened Highway 92, between Highway 35 to Pilarcitos Creek. The project, which was completed in October 200, included the addition of an uphill climbing lane, a concrete median divider and widening the shoulders for safety.  However, to accomplish all of this an abandoned landfill in Half Moon Bay was cleaned up for wetland mitigation. Aesthetically pleasing retaining walls and an extensive drainage system were also part of the project. The total cost was $18.5 million, $8.1 million came from Measure A dollars and the balance of the tab was paid for by the state.

The following Highway 92 widening projects will also relieve traffic congestion for Half Moon Bay residents.

To improve safety, construction crews will realign the existing roadway to allow for standard lanes and shoulders and also make curve corrections at critical locations. However, this project is still in the design phase. The total estimated cost of the project is about $30 million, with funding to be determined.