SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA — The California Transportation Commission this week awarded nearly $2 billion to support infrastructure projects across the Golden State, including more than $75 million earmarked for Santa Clara County.
The latest round of allocations taps $430 million in federal funds from the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure bill and $740 million from California’s Road Repair and Accountability Act. The funds will boost infrastructure upgrades across the Bay Area, including rebuilding freeway interchanges, completing vital bridge repairs, addressing sea level rise, and making more transit options electric.
“California’s transportation infrastructure is critical to the economic and cultural lifeblood of our state,” said Tony Tavares, Caltrans Director. “This funding provides key support in our mission to provide a safe, equitable and sustainable transportation system for all users.”
In Santa Clara County, tens of millions will support infrastructure upgrades around San Jose, Los Gatos, Gilroy, Palo Alto and Saratoga. At $55 million, the largest allocation will help reconstruct the US-101/SR-25 interchange in southern Santa Clara County, creating a wider bridge and better ramps.
Here’s where the money is headed: