The California Transportation Commission recently allocated nearly $1.7 billion for the state highway system.
“Investments made today support Caltrans’ mission to build and maintain a transportation system that helps Californians now and decades into the future,” Mike Keever, California Department of Transportation acting director, said. “This funding translates into safer travel, more accessible mobility options and strengthening our roadways to protect all travelers during extreme weather events.”
Funding includes:
A total of $195.5 million was allocated for the rehabilitation of roadway and drainage systems, to add a bike trail and pedestrian bridge, and to make safety upgrades on Interstate 805 in San Diego, Chula Vista and National City.
A total of $129 million was allocated to replace the existing Cordelia Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility on westbound Interstate 80 near Fairfield.
A total of $86.5 million was allocated for the repair of vital roadways and other transportation infrastructure in Southern California damaged during recent wildfires and storms.
A total of $30 million was allocated for the replacement of a retaining wall and the reconstruction of a slope drapery protection system near Big Rock Road in Malibu. Hillsides above State Route 1 near Mulholland Drive impacted by the Palisades Fire and rainstorms also will be reconstructed.