District: District 11 – San Diego and Imperial Counties
Contact: Aaron Hunter
Phone: (619) 688-6670
Sacramento — The California Transportation Commission (CTC) on Friday allocated more than $1.8 billion for projects to improve critical transportation infrastructure throughout the state. These major investments include funding by nearly $458 million from Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, and more than $1 billion in funding from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
“Thanks to the California Transportation Commission’s ongoing investment in new and improved infrastructure, Caltrans continues to build a better and safer transportation network that serves all Californians,” Caltrans Director Tony Tavares said. “These funds will help us enhance the state’s system of highways, rest areas, bikeways and pedestrian routes.”
Today’s approved projects include $43 million to reconstruct and upgrade the water and wastewater systems at the eastbound and westbound Cactus City Safety Roadside Rest Areas along Interstate 10 near Indio; $29 million to improve on-ramps and off-ramps near Fairfield; and a $41 million project near Pismo Beach that will include new bike lanes and bikeway designations.
Projects approved today in San Diego County include:
- $36,141,000 to Caltrans and SANDAG on SR-11 for the Otay Mesa East Land Port of Entry to construct drainage facilities, perform earthwork and paving, and place temporary federal and state facilities.
- $2,500,000 to Caltrans for I-805 near H Street in Chula Vista to supplement a culvert project where a utility line was discovered and tunneling will be required. The supplement will also be used for project shoring.
- $2,111,000 to Caltrans for SR-78 from Haverford Road to east of Magnolia Avenue in Ramona to rehabilitate pavement and drainage systems, replace roadside sign panels, and upgrade facilities to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
- $10,105,000 to Caltrans for I-805 from Telegraph Canyon Road to Federal Boulevard and on I-5 at the 30th Street Pedestrian Overcrossing to rehabilitate four bridges to preserve the integrity of the structures and improve safety.
- $8,158,000 to Caltrans for SR-79 from west of SR-78 to the Riverside County line to Rehabilitate culverts, replace sign panels, and make bicycle and pedestrian improvements. This project will ensure proper drainage and protect highway assets.
- $800,000 to Caltrans and SANDAG to supplement to bridge deck rehabilitation projects on the I-8 El Cajon Boulevard and Marshall Avenue overcrossings.
- $22,641,000 to Caltrans on State Route 15 from Ocean View Boulevard to State Route 52 to Rehabilitate culverts, replace sign panels, install new Transportation Management System (TMS) elements and complete streets features, and upgrade facilities to Americans with Disabilities (ADA) standards.
The federal IIJA, also known as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,” is a once-in-a-generation investment in the nation's infrastructure to improve the sustainability and resiliency of the country’s energy, water, broadband and transportation systems. Since November 2021, California has received more than $43 billion in federal infrastructure funding. That includes investments to upgrade the state’s roads, bridges, rail, public transit, airports, electric vehicle charging network, ports and waterways. The funding alone has already created more than 87,000 jobs.
In addition, SB 1 funding provides $5 billion in transportation funding annually 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.
Find projects that are building California’s climate-friendly future at Build.ca.gov and RebuildingCA.ca.gov.