Wildfire Fuels Reduction Work to Begin in Montara and Moss Beach Starting May 2026

San Mateo County ― Caltrans will begin fuel reduction work to mitigate wildfire risk along a Caltrans-owned parcel known as the "Devil's Slide Bypass" or the "Martini Creek Bypass" area in Montara and Moss Beach. Crews will remove vegetation, including trees, bark, limbs and other debris, to create defensible space between private property lines and state Right-of-Way, as recommended by CAL FIRE.

The wildfire mitigation project is scheduled to begin in May, 2026 and take between two and three months to complete. Neighbors should expect daytime work and noise. All work will take place on weekdays.

To learn more about the project, including frequently asked questions, please visit the project website. Additional details, including start times and specific work locations, will be shared as we get closer to the May start date.

Thank you for your patience as we work to mitigate wildfire risk on state property.

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