District: District 11 – San Diego and Imperial Counties
Contact: Aaron Hunter
Phone: (619) 688-6670
SAN DIEGO — The California Transportation Commission (CTC) allocated $3.5 billion in funding to strengthen road resiliency, increase pedestrian and bicycle travel and improve highway safety. The funds included nearly $993 million from Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 and $944 million from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA).
In addition, the CTC separately awarded $1.45 billion for new projects that will receive SB 1 funding over the next two years, through 2027. This includes funding for zero and low-emission transportation and new infrastructure that will strengthen the state’s freight network and better connect marine ports with railyards and freight corridors. The combined nearly $5 billion investment is part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s build more, faster agenda, delivering infrastructure upgrades and creating thousands of jobs across the state.
“We’re not just rebuilding transportation – we’re reimagining it. This investment – upwards of $5 billion – is about protecting Californians today and preparing for tomorrow with transit and transportation options that are safer, cleaner, and built to serve the needs of every Californian.” – Governor Gavin Newsom
"Under Governor Gavin Newsom's leadership, these transformative investments represent a bold step towards a future where our transportation system is safer, more efficient and a driving force for economic prosperity," said California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin. "By tackling congestion and enhancing connectivity, we are creating a brighter, more sustainable California for all."
“The Commission is pleased to partner with Caltrans to continue investing in California’s world-class transportation system,” said Commission Chair Darnell Grisby. “The investments we are making today will improve safety, ease congestion and reduce out-of-pocket costs for everyone in California.”
District 11 projects include:
- $7,338,000 – Upgrade Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facilities (CVEF) scales, repair pavement, install new Weigh Station Message Sign (WSMS), automated lane closure system, and update signs and striping to the northbound and southbound San Onofre Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facilities (CVEFs) near Oceanside.
- $17,802,000 – Rehabilitate culverts, enhance highway worker safety, upgrade lighting, and facilities to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards north of Riverford Road to Ellie Lane in and near Poway.
- $11,400,000 - Remove and clear debris and vegetation in San Diego County along routes 8, 15, 78, and 805 at various locations.
- $15,000,000 – To San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) for design work on the Otay Mesa East Port of Entry project.
- $56,400,000 – To SANDAG for the Otay Mesa East Port of Entry Technology Package to enhance efficiency at the Port of Entry and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility.
- $11,400,000 - This project will replace the polyester concrete overlays and joint seals for both directions of the Pine Valley Creek Bridge.
- $853,000 – Construct a freeway connector for southbound Route 125 to eastbound Route 94 in Lemon Grove.
- $2,834,000 – To SANDAG to construct low-stress bike facilities, cul-de-sac, curb ramps, improved crosswalks, rectangular rapid flashing beacons, bike friendly intersections, pedestrian refuge islands, and intersection enhancements in the City of San Diego, specifically in Kensington and City Heights, along Terrace Drive from Adams Avenue to Monroe Avenue and along Central Avenue from Monroe Avenue to Landis Street. The project includes four ADA ramps, reconstruct four ramps to ADA standard, install two miles of bike path, six intersection lighting, and enhance five crosswalks.
- $445,000 – To SANDAG for the 24th Street Transit Center Connections in National City. The project included two miles of Class IV bikeway, two bike boxes, two crosswalks, 22 pedestrian heads, reconstruct 200 feet of sidewalk, 14 ramps to ADA standard, and enhance nine existing crosswalks. This project is located along East 30th Street between Hoover Avenue and Highland Avenue, and along Hoover Avenue between East 33rd Street and East 22nd Street. Construct separated bikes, curb extensions, traffic signal modifications with bike signals, continental crosswalks, and curb ramps.
- $380,000 – To SANDAG to Construct separated bikeways, curb extensions, a new traffic signal with bike signals, continental crosswalks, curb ramps, and new sidewalk. This project is located along East 22nd Street between Wilson Avenue and D Avenue in National City. SANDAG
- $6,344,000 – To SANDAG to install advanced preemption systems, ADA compliant sidewalks, wider medians, pavement markings, chain link fence, and traffic signal modification along Harbor Drive at Sampson Street, Schley Street, and 28th Street in the City of San Diego, Community of Barrio Logan.
- $30,528,000 – To SANDAG for the construction of 0.8 miles of second track between Solana Beach to Del Mar, including platform construction at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
- $311,000 - Bowker Road Rehabilitation. Near the City of Calexico, on Bowker Road from Jasper Road to Fawcett Road within the existing right of way of Bowker Road. The funding will go toward improvements to existing roadway including one-inch grinding of deteriorated pavement, asphalt concrete overlay pavement, street striping, and road shoulder backing. The project will rehabilitate approximately one mile of Bowker Road.
- $1,500,000 - Connecting Vulnerable Communities: Calexico East Port of Entry (POE) Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC) and System Improvements Project (New Intermodal Transportation Center). Acquisition of private property to construct a new intermodal transportation center, including station amenities. These improvements will mean a better travel experience at the Calexico East Port of Entry by making trips safer, easier, and more comfortable, while increasing transit ridership and reduction of vehicle emissions that contribute to climate change.
Visit build.ca.gov to learn more about IIJA and SB 1 funding along with transformative infrastructure projects happening in communities throughout the state.