San Diego received $82.5 million on Monday to fund highway improvement projects as part of the California Transportation Commission‘s efforts to improve critical transportation infrastructure throughout the state.
Last week on August 16, More than $1.8 billion was designated by the commission for improvements in infrastructure. These major investments are funded by nearly $458 million from Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, and more than $1 billion in funding from the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
A total of seven projects in San Diego were funded by the commission:
- $36.1 million 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.
- $2.5 million 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.
- $2.1 million 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.
- $10.1 million 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.
- $8.2 million 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.
- $22.6 million 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 elements and complete street features, and upgrade facilities to Americans with Disabilities standards.
“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.”
