CALIFORNIA — The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has approved nearly $1.7 billion in new funding for transportation infrastructure improvements. This investment is aimed to enhance safety, mobility, and climate resiliency across the state. The announcement supports Governor Gavin Newsom’s “Build More, Faster – For All” infrastructure agenda. This aims to modernize the state’s highway system for long-term sustainability and accessibility.
Major Investments Across the State
Roadwork along California’s coast highlights the state’s investment in safer, more resilient highways.
To begin, the funding package includes a wide range of projects, from critical roadway rehabilitations to community-focused bike lane expansions. Among the highlights:
- $195.5 million to rehabilitate roadways and drainage systems along Interstate 805 in San Diego County, while adding a new bike trail, pedestrian bridge, and other safety enhancements across San Diego, Chula Vista, and National City
- $129 million to replace the Cordelia Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility along I-80 near Fairfield, improving freight oversight and road safety.
- $30 million to reconstruct infrastructure damaged by the Palisades Fire and subsequent rainstorms in Malibu, including slope protection systems and retaining walls near State Route 1 and Mulholland Drive.
Wildfire Recovery Efforts
Importantly, a portion of the funding — $86.5 million — is specifically allocated for rebuilding transportation infrastructure in Southern California damaged by recent wildfires and extreme weather events.
These repairs are part of the state’s ongoing efforts to enhance resiliency in the face of climate-related disasters.
Local Projects in the Central Valley
Projects like this are part of California’s push to modernize its highway system.
Moreover, several Central Valley communities will also see direct benefits from the latest round of allocations:
- Wasco Intersection Improvements (Kern County): $9.04 million will go toward redesigning the intersection of State Routes 43 and 46 to reduce collisions and enhance driver safety.
- Fresno County Culvert Rehabilitation: $2.92 million will be used to repair drainage systems across multiple state highways including Routes 5, 33, 41, and 180.
- City of Dinuba Active Transportation Upgrades: With $1.22 million in SB 1 grant funding, Dinuba will install new Class II and IV bike lanes, sidewalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, and flashing pedestrian signals on several major roads.
Backed by State & Federal Funding
The nearly $1.7 billion investment draws on a mix of funding sources, including:
- $651 million from Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) — the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, which allocates approximately $5 billion annually to transportation projects.
- $536 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) — the landmark 2021 federal infrastructure bill. To date, California has received nearly $62 billion in IIJA funding, supporting improvements across the state’s roads, bridges, railways, and ports.
These projects are already contributing to job growth, with over 170,000 positions created in California through IIJA-supported infrastructure work.
A Vision for the Future
Mike Keever, Acting Director for Caltrans, states, ” Investments made today support Caltrans’ mission to build and maintain a transportation system that helps Californians now and decades into the future.”
He continues, “This funding translates into safer travel, more accessible mobility options, and strengthening our roadways to protect all travelers during extreme weather events.”
For more information about California’s infrastructure projects and updates, visit Build.ca.gov.
