Caltrans gets an earful about SR76 alternatives

If any residents favor the ‘Existing (Northern) Alignment’ proposed by Caltrans for the final (eastern) portion of the State Route 76 expansion project that runs from South Mission Road to Interstate 15, they either weren’t at the public meeting held by the agency Sept. 23 at the Bonsall Community Center or their voices were in the distinct minority.

An estimated 200 locals turned out to speak and, in some cases, argue with Caltrans representatives over the two alternative routes that have been studied for the busy highway. A large number of attendees said they felt the ‘Southern Alternative’...