Crosswalk upgrades coming to McKinleyville near Hiller Park and Hammond Trail

People heading to Hiller Park or using the Hammond Trail in McKinleyville have pedestrian safety improvements on the way. Crosswalk work is reported to begin Monday, November 16th, with both the park and trail remaining open.

Humboldt County project records confirm that the improvements include the Hammond Trail crossing of Hiller Road near Hiller Park and the midtown trail crossing at Washington Avenue and Oakdale Drive.

The Humboldt County Department of Public Works says the work includes accessible curb ramps and flashing beacons that pedestrians activate by pressing a button. The upgrades are intended to improve safety at the crossings.

The county's earlier construction notice listed work hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with traffic control and minor delays expected. That notice covered the broader construction project rather than a separate November schedule for McKinleyville. People driving, walking or biking through the work areas should watch for crews and follow posted directions.

The McKinleyville improvements are part of the Highway Safety Improvement Program Hammond and Mid-Town Crossings project. It also includes two crossings on Redwood Drive in Redway, at Rusk Lane and Murrish Road. The county initially scheduled work to start in Redway on September 28th before moving through the remaining locations.

County supervisors approved a $459,633 construction contract with Hooven & Co., Inc. on August 11th. The county's estimated overall project cost is $574,450, including $231,000 in Highway Safety Improvement Program grant funding and $343,450 from Measure O road funds. Those figures cover the combined project in McKinleyville and Redway.

A confirmed completion date was not available in the materials reviewed for this story. For project questions, Humboldt County Public Works lists 707-445-7448.

Humboldt County construction notice
County project contract and funding records