California Transportation Commission Allocates More than $1.8 Billion to Improve Transportation

The California Transportation Commission has allocated more than $1.8 billion for projects to improve critical transportation infrastructure throughout the state.

These major investments include funding 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.”

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 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 street features, and upgrade facilities to Americans with Disabilities (ADA) standards.