California Invests Nearly $2 Billion to Improve and Protect the State’s Transportation Infrastructure

California Invests Nearly $2 Billion to Improve and Protect the State’s Transportation Infrastructure

SACRAMENTO — The California Transportation Commission (CTC) today allocated $1.9 billion 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:

• Olancha-Cartago 4-Lane Project: The CTC approved $38.3 million in additional funding to complete this project, which is widening the two-lane portion of U.S. 395 near the towns of Olancha and Cartago into a four-lane expressway. IIJA is responsible for $33.9 million of the additional funding.
• Rock Creek Pavement Project: The CTC approved $17.05 million in funding for the construction phase of this project. Rock Creek Pavement will restore pavement quality, extend the service life, and improve ride quality on a three-mile stretch of U.S. 395 near Tom’s Place in Mono County. Of the approved funds, $15.091 million is from IIJA and $1.955 million is from SB 1.
• North Lone Pine Pavement Project: The CTC approved $1.54 million in funding for the design and right of way phases of this project, which proposes to rehabilitate the pavement of U.S. 395 from near Locust Street in Lone Pine to 0.2 miles north of Cemetery Drive. It will also upgrade pedestrian facilities and repair and replace drainage within the project area. SB 1 provided $1.53 million of the approved funding.
• State Route 58 Median Safety Devices: The CTC approved $1.22 million in funding to replace safety devices on State Route 58 from the State Route 202/Tucker Road overcrossing in Tehachapi to the Business 58 overcrossing north of Mojave.
• District 9 Maintenance Security Improvements: The CTC approved $2.39 million in funding to improve security at 13 Caltrans maintenance stations in eastern Kern, Inyo, and Mono counties.
• SRTS Dennison Road Bicycle/Pedestrian Corridor: The CTC approved $2.09 million in funding for the construction phase of this active transportation project. This “Safe Routes to School” project will improve multi-modal transit on Dennison Road in Tehachapi by building new sidewalks and ramps, installing Class II bike lane, upgrading two existing ramps to current ADA standards, placing two rectangular rapid flashing beacons, and more. Of the approved funds, $1.38 million is from IIJA and $705,000 is from SB 1.
• East Line Bridge Replacement: The CTC approved $128,000 in funding for the design phase of this project that will replace the 18.5’ wide bridge currently over Bishop Creek Canal with a new bridge that is 60’ wide with a 30’ span.

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 and SB-1, visit RebuildingCA.ca.gov and www.build.ca.gov.