The California Transportation Commission (CTC) on Thursday approved nearly $1.7 billion for infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing safety, improving mobility and strengthening climate resilience across the state highway system.
The funding aligns with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s “Build More, Faster – For All” initiative, which seeks to modernize California’s infrastructure with a focus on sustainability and accessibility. The allocation includes $86.5 million for emergency repairs to roads and transportation infrastructure damaged by wildfires and storms in Southern California.
“These investments support Caltrans’ mission to maintain a transportation system that helps Californians now and for decades to come,” said Mike Keever, Caltrans acting director, in a statement. “This funding translates into safer travel and stronger roadways to withstand extreme weather.”
Key projects include:
- $195.5 million to rehabilitate Interstate 805 in San Diego County, including bike and pedestrian enhancements.
- $129 million to replace a commercial vehicle inspection facility on Interstate 80 near Fairfield.
- $30 million to repair hillside infrastructure along State Route 1 near Malibu damaged by the Palisades Fire and severe rain.
The CTC also funded projects across several Caltrans districts, from the Bay Area to the Central Valley and Inland Empire.
Of the total funding, $651 million comes from Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, while $536 million is drawn from the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
California has received nearly $62 billion in federal infrastructure funding under the IIJA, supporting more than 170,000 jobs statewide.
Source: California Department of Transportation, Lakeconews.com
