WHAT IS THE 241 COMPLETION?
The 241 completion project is the final link in a 67-mile toll road system that has been built without tax dollars. About 300,000 daily trips are taken on the existing system, taking all of these cars and trucks off local streets and freeways. The final piece of the puzzle, a 16-mile portion of the 241 will stretch from the current end of the 241 in Rancho Santa Margarita south to connect with Interstate 5 near San Clemente. [read more]

WHY YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED.
In February, the Coastal Commission voted against completion of the 241. However, TCA remains committed to seeing this project through and has filed an appeal to the Secretary of Commerce, requesting that the Coastal Commission vote be overturned. [Learn More]

WHY DO WE NEED TO COMPLETE THE 241?
Because traffic is terrible and just keeps getting worse. If nothing is done, Interstate 5 will be just like the 91 Freeway heading into Riverside. Southern Orange County and Northern San Diego County rely on I-5 as the only major north-south artery. A significant accident or natural disaster impacting I-5 completely gridlocks the region. Foothill-South will provide an inland alternative to I-5 and give drivers a free-flowing choice. [read more]

HOW WAS THIS ROUTE SELECTED?
Very carefully. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Federal Highway Administration, Caltrans and Camp Pendleton were all involved in selecting the route. Thirty-eight alternatives were extensively analyzed. The route selected provides the most traffic relief, requires no removal of homes and doesn’t interfere with military operations at nearby Camp Pendleton. [read more]

WHAT ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT?
TCA has a record of environmental excellence. With the construction of the existing 51 miles of Orange County toll roads, TCA has restored and preserved more than 2,000 acres of open space. [read more]

WHO WILL PAY FOR THE ROAD?
TCA will sell toll-revenue bonds to pay for construction. These bonds will be repaid by future tolls. Those who use it will pay; it’s pretty simple. Since the bonds will not be backed by the government, taxpayers will not be responsible for repaying the debt if future toll revenues fall short. [read more]