JOLON, Monterey County — October 29, 2026. A Monterey County Board of Supervisors decision from August 18, 2026 established a formal funding step for the Jolon Road Safety Improvement Project. Supervisors ratified a federal grant submission and placed the project in the Public Works, Facilities and Parks fiscal-year 2026–27 road work program.
What amount was requested?
County staff reported an application for approximately $9,784,000 in construction funding through the federal Defense Community Infrastructure Program. The county noted that it submitted the proposal in June and later received an invitation to advance the application process. The Board authorized the Public Works director or a designee to handle application and award documents.
Did Monterey County receive $9.78 million?
The August county action does not verify an actual grant award or disbursement. It authorizes the application and acceptance procedures if funds are awarded. Current award status and the construction timetable must be established through a separate federal or county notification.
Why this matters in Jolon
Jolon Road is part of the transportation network serving rural southern Monterey County, including trips connected to Fort Hunter Liggett and nearby agricultural and residential areas. Road safety and dependable access can be particularly important where alternative routes are limited. The board document should not be confused with a notice that a particular segment is presently closed or under construction.
Residents can follow the specific Jolon Road Safety Improvement Project through the county Public Works annual program and request contractor schedules, final design drawings and any eventual grant award notice.
Primary source: Monterey County Board of Supervisors, File A 26-355, action passed August 18, 2026. This article summarizes the earlier official action and does not claim the grant was awarded in October.
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