SACRAMENTO — The California Transportation Commission (CTC) allocated $1.9 billion last week to support transportation infrastructure projects that play a starring role in powering the world’s fifth largest economy. The approved funding provides significant investments for bridges, roadways, transit, and improved facilities for people who walk and bike.
The latest allocations also include nearly $430 million from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA) and $740 million via Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
Among the efforts spurred by today’s $1.9 billion commitment include several projects prioritizing the state’s vital bridge network, highlighted by $27.6 million for the Interstate 405 improvement project in Los Angeles County, more than $4 million to repair bridge damage along Interstate 80 in Alameda County, and $600,000 to replace the Ackerman Creek Bridge in Mendocino County.
Also included are projects that will build or renovate shoreline embankments, bus, bicycle, and pedestrian infrastructure, and railroad overcrossings.
“California’s transportation infrastructure is critical to the economic and cultural lifeblood of our state, and this funding provides key support in our mission to provide a safe, equitable and sustainable transportation system for all users,” said Caltrans Director Tony Tavares.
The latest CTC-approved projects include:
- $1,475,000 in funding to help support State Route 152 Volta Avenue Intersection Control Project in Merced County. The funding will be used to support construction of a roundabout intersection to improve traffic safety by reducing the severity and number of broadside collisions. The project is located on Volta Road and State Route 140 near the City of Los Banos.
- $1,160,000 in funding to help support the McHenry Avenue and Coralwood Road Intersection Control Improvement Project in Stanislaus County. The funding will be used to support construction of a signalized intersection to improve traffic safety and reduce the number of fatal and serious injury collisions. The project is located McHenry Avenue (State Route 108) and Coralwood Road in the City of Modesto.
- $1,424,000 in funding to restabilize and an embankment along State Route 120 near Buck Meadows. During intense winter storms this season the embankment destabilized creating the potential of imminent threat to the traveling public. Talus material was removed with a temporary barrier put in place until construction begins to repair the failed embankment and install a slope drainage system. This project is located on State Route 108 just east of Sweetwater Road in Tuolumne County.
- $273,000 in funding to help the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) to develop and refine methodologies that prioritize sidewalk gap improvements and meet ADA standards. The funding will be used to help SJCOG analyze sidewalk gap lengths and their connectivity value along 325 miles of roadway within San Joaquin County. SJCOG will be using the funding to collect data, conduct community outreach, and develop final implementation plan.
IIJA, known as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,” is a once-in-a-generation investment in our nation's infrastructure to improve the sustainability and resiliency of our energy, water, broadband and transportation systems. Since 2021, California has received more than $42 billion in IIJA funds, including more than $29 billion for transportation-related projects.
In addition, SB 1 provides $5 billion in transportation funding each year that is shared between state and local agencies. Road projects progress through construction phases more quickly based on the availability of SB 1 funds, including those partially funded by SB 1.
For more information about California transportation projects funded by IIJA andSB-1, visit RebuildingCA.ca.gov and www.build.ca.gov