East Hills Ukiah Evacuation Route Project

East Hills Ukiah Evacuation Route Project

The County of Mendocino, in partnership with BKF Engineers and Psomas, is conducting preliminary planning and study for a potential secondary roadway in the East Hills area of Ukiah. The effort is designed to evaluate options for emergency access and to determine how the route might support evacuation and emergency services in the future.

This page includes preliminary maps, conceptual designs, and information about the planning process. Community input is welcome.

Project Overview

The proposed evacuation route would serve Deerwood Estates, El Dorado Estates, Vichy Springs, and Guidiville Rancheria — more than 300 residences in total.

This initial planning phase includes:

• Conceptual route alignment
• Preliminary road design concepts
• Early environmental review and evaluation
• Feasibility and constructability studies

No construction is currently underway.

Route Maps & Conceptual Designs

You can review preliminary materials here:

• Proposed Route Alignment Map
• Preliminary Road Design Concepts
• Project Area Overview Map

Important to Know

• The project is in its early planning stage; no final route has been approved.
• No construction is funded at this time.
• Whether the roadway will be limited to emergency services use or also available for public evacuation has not been determined.
• Final decisions about the route and its use will occur in future phases.

Quick FAQ

What is this project?
A planning effort to explore a potential secondary evacuation route for East Hills neighborhoods to improve emergency access for 300+ homes.

What stage is it in?
Initial planning and conceptual design. No construction is underway.

How is it funded?
Phase I is funded by a CAL FIRE grant. Future phases require additional funding.

Will the road be open to the public?
Not yet. Whether it’s for emergency services only or also for public evacuation will be decided later.

Where can I see maps or designs?
Preliminary route maps and conceptual designs are available on this page.

Who can I contact?
Travis Killmer, Chief Recovery & Resiliency Officer
County of Mendocino
707-234-6032 | Killmert@mendocinocounty.gov

Project Timeline

• Phase I – Planning & Evaluation: Currently underway
• Future Phases: Detailed design, environmental review, permitting, and potential construction (subject to funding)

Funding

Phase I is funded through a CAL FIRE grant. Additional funding will be needed for later phases, including construction.