California Invests Nearly $1.7 Billion to Improve Safety, Increase Mobility and Bolster Resiliency on the State Highway System

California Invests Nearly $1.7 Billion to Improve Safety, Increase Mobility and Bolster Resiliency on the State Highway System 

Funding includes $86.5 million to repair Southern California wildfire infrastructure damage

San Francisco – The California Transportation Commission (CTC) today allocated nearly $1.7 billion to help improve safety, increase mobility for all users and strengthen the state highway system. Guided by Governor Gavin Newsom’s Build More, Faster – For All infrastructure agenda, these improvements will make California communities safer and more climate resilient.

In addition to these proactive, long-range efforts, the CTC allocated $86.5 million to repair vital roadways and other transportation infrastructure damaged during recent wildfires and storms in Southern California.

“Investments made today support Caltrans’ mission to build and maintain a transportation system that helps Californians now and decades into the future,” said Mike Keever, Acting Director for Caltrans. “This funding translates into safer travel, more accessible mobility options and strengthening our roadways to protect all travelers during extreme weather events.”

Projects Include:

• $195.5 million to rehabilitate roadway and drainage systems, add a bike trail and pedestrian bridge, as well as upgrade safety along Interstate 805 in the cities of San Diego, Chula Vista and National City.
• $129 million to replace the existing Cordelia Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility along westbound Interstate 80 near Fairfield.
• $30 million to replace a retaining wall and rebuild a slope drapery protection system near Big Rock Road in Malibu and reconstruct hillsides above State Route 1 near Mulholland Drive, all of which were impacted by the Palisades Fire and rainstorms.
• $20.7 million to replace the Calaveras Creek Bridge just east for North Fork on State Route 12.
• $4.5 million for the Wagon Trail Realignment Project, constructing the eastern portion of State Route 4 on a new alignment from the town of Copperopolis to the city of Angles Camp in Calaveras County.
• $1.5 million to repair extensive damage to the Calaveras River Overcrossing at State Route 99 in Stockton.
• $4.4 million to improve safety and reduce collision severity at the intersection of State Route 108 and Claus Rd. in Riverbank, Stanislaus County, by installing signalization, bike lanes, lighting and drainage.

Of the total allocation this month, nearly $651 million came via Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 and approximately $536 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA).

IIJA, also known as the federal bipartisan infrastructure bill, is a once-in-a-generation investment in our nation’s infrastructure to improve the sustainability and resiliency of our country’s energy, water, broadband and transportation systems. California has received nearly $62 billion in federal infrastructure funding since its passage. This includes investments to upgrade the state’s roads, bridges, rail, public transit, airports, ports and waterways. The funding alone has already created more than 170,000 jobs in California.

Meanwhile, SB 1 invests approximately $5 billion annually toward transportation projects. It provides funding split between the state and local agencies. Road projects progress through construction phases more quickly based on the availability of funds, including projects that are partially funded by SB 1.

For more information visit: Build.CA.gov.