District: 3 - Marysville
Contact: Jeremy Linder
Phone: (530) 701-5209
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Placer County – Caltrans today announced completion of a project to replace four aging bridge overcrossings in Placer County, improving travel for motorists, pedestrians, and freight carriers. The $49 million Interstate 80 bridge replacement project included $38 million in federal funding; $10.35 million in funding from Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017; and $650,000 from the state bridge rehabilitation program.
“Interstate 80 is a vital economic corridor with nearly $5 million worth of goods moving every hour along the route,” said Caltrans Director Tony Tavares. “These new bridges will greatly improve safety for local motorists, pedestrians and freight carriers traveling in the Sierra.”
Caltrans replaced the four overcrossings at Crystal Springs, Baxter, Drum Forebay and Cisco Grove to improve the condition of the concrete bridge decks and to construct 8-foot shoulders, 6-foot sidewalks and ramps that comply with Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Walsh Construction of Concord was the primary contractor on the project, which began in April 2021.
SB 1 provides $5 billion in transportation funding annually shared equally between the state and local agencies. Road projects progress through construction phases more quickly thanks to the availability of SB 1 funds, including projects that are partially funded by SB 1. To view the latest news and information on SB1 funding and federal infrastructure investments, visit RebuildingCA.ca.gov, which contains data on the state and federal funding. Website visitors can learn more about the different infrastructure programs, track the amount of funding California is receiving, and find projects on an updated interactive map.
For updates on all District 3 projects, follow us on Twitter @CaltransDist3, on Facebook at CaltransDistrict3 or visit the Caltrans District 3 website. For real-time traffic, click on Caltrans' Quickmap or download the QuickMap app from the App Store or Google Play.
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1: New bridge along I-80 at Baxter Rd.
2: New sidewalk and shoulder on Cisco Rd bridge along I-80.