Monterey Supervisors Advance $9.784 Million Federal Grant Request for Jolon Road Near Lockwood

MARTINEZ CORNER / LOCKWOOD REGION, Monterey County — October 31, 2026. One of the most significant 2026 infrastructure decisions affecting the wider Lockwood travel corridor involves Jolon Road. On August 18, 2026, Monterey County supervisors passed Agreement A 26-355, ratifying a federal Defense Community Infrastructure Program grant application requesting $9,784,000 for an 8.7-mile road-safety and rehabilitation project.

Where is the proposed work?

The county Board staff report identifies the project as Jolon Road from Mission Road south to Bradley Lockwood Road, supporting travel to the Fort Hunter Liggett area. Its projected total was approximately $12.036 million, including a possible $2 million county Road Fund contribution and roughly $252,000 already used for preliminary design.

Had the grant been awarded?

County staff said the federal program invited the project to proceed to the next application stage on August 7, with an application deadline of August 21. The Board authorized the Public Works director to process any award and added the project to the county’s annual road work program. An invitation, application and delegation to accept funding are different from independently verified receipt of all grant proceeds or a signed construction contract.

The county expected later construction funding decisions and budget actions. Its August report mentioned potentially returning to supervisors for FY2027–28 construction appropriations.

Is this on Martinez Corner Road?

No road of that specific name is identified in the official scope. Martinez Corner is a small county-listed locality near Lockwood, with historic federal mapping of a possible related name, Martinus Corner. The Jolon Road corridor can matter for regional trips without being work within the settlement itself.

What should residents monitor?

Ask County Public Works about grant award status, engineering plans, exact resurfacing boundaries, environmental requirements, bid dates and travel impacts. For current conditions check county road notices.

Primary source: Monterey County Board A 26-355, passed August 18, 2026. Grant request and projected costs are not reported as already spent construction funds.

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