09/02/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/03/2026 11:50
Contact: Edward Barrera
What you need to know: California is investing in transportation projects throughout the state to enhance safety across the state highway system, strengthen infrastructure resiliency to extreme weather and climate change, and improve access for transit users and people who walk and bike.
San Diego -The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has approved $2.7 billion in funding for more than 150 new projects designed to improve travel times, increase multimodal options and strengthen the state's transportation assets against severe weather and other climate-related threats. These investments align with Governor Gavin Newsom's build more, faster agenda, delivering critical infrastructure upgrades and creating thousands of jobs across the state.
Of the combined total, nearly $1.6 billion is funded by the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA) and another $542 million from California's Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
"These investments fuel the state's mission to deliver a transportation system that is evolving and continuing to serve all Californians, regardless of their travel mode. The action taken today supports Governor Newsom's vision to improve the state's infrastructure and further prepare and equip us against the current and future effects of climate change."
California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin"This slate of projects builds on our goals to create and maintain a safer transportation network that addresses current needs and prioritizes long-term objectives."
Caltrans Director Dina El-Tawansy."Today's investments support a transportation system that meets the diverse needs of communities throughout California. By improving safety, strengthening resilience, and expanding transportation options, these projects will deliver lasting benefits for Californians."
California Transportation Commission Chair Clarissa FalconThis month's list of approved projects includes:
Caldecott Tunnel in Orinda - $267 million to rehabilitate and upgrade the ventilation systems of three of the four bores that make up the tunnel.
LA28 Infrastructure Improvements - $2.45 million to add infrastructure improvements, landscaping and safety upgrades to four transit stations in Los Angeles County in time for the 2028 Summer Olympics.
State Route 37 Project - $63 million to add two new lanes to State Route 37 in Sonoma County between Sears Point and Mare Island.
Safe Route to School - $1.8 million to install warning beacons, signs and other features for a new Safe Route to School project in the community of Oildale in east Bakersfield.
District: 1
Contact: Meriah Miracle
Approximately $218 million toward the design phase of the Last Chance Grade Tunnel Project on U.S. 101 south of Crescent City in Del Norte County.
Approximately $30 million including $27 million in IIJA funding and $3.4 million in SB1 funding toward roadway upgrades and ADA improvements on U.S. 101 in Mendocino County from the Route 1 junction to the Humboldt County line.
Approximately $20.4 million including $18.4 million in IIJA funding and $2 million in SB1 funding toward road upgrades and construction of left-turn and merge lanes on U.S. 101 from Hopland Overhead to Mountain House Road in Hopland, Mendocino County.
Approximately $16.2 million in IIJA funding and $1.8 million in SB1 funding toward roadway improvements on U.S. 101 south of Black Bart Drive near Willits in Mendocino County.
Approximately $13.2 million including $11.7 million in IIJA funding and $1.5 million in SB1 funding for drainage and fish passage improvements along Route 254 from the U.S. 101 junction to north of Holmes Flat Road in Humboldt County.
Approximately $12.3 million including $10.9 million in IIJA funding and $1.4 million in SB1 funding toward construction of two bridges and fish passage improvements on Route 254 south of Williford Road near Weott and south of Holmes Flat Road near Redcrest in Humboldt County.
Approximately $8.5 million including $7.3 million in SB1 funding toward road and safety improvements for the Gualala Downtown Streetscape Enhancement Project in Gualala, Mendocino County.
Approximately $8.1 million in SB1 funding toward bridge construction to improve fish passage near Cooks Valley on U.S. 101 in Mendocino County.
Approximately $3.7 million for construction of a retaining wall on U.S. 101 at the Wilson Creek Bridge near Klamath in Del Norte County.
Approximately $3.3 million for safety improvements on Route 29 from south of Bottle Rock Road to north of Cole Creek Road near Kelseyville in Lake County.
Approximately $2.5 million including $2.2 million in IIJA funding and $280,000 in SB1 funding toward upgrades at Hely Creek Bridge No. 04-0092, Little Larabee Creek Bridge No. 04-0102 and Butte Creek Bridge 04-0116 on Route 36 in Humboldt County.
Approximately $1.8 million for lighting upgrades from Lakeshore Boulevard Extension to west of Burpee Drive on Route 20 near Nice in Lake County.
Approximately $1.4 million including $1.2 million in IIJA funding and $140,000 in SB1 funding toward construction of a left-turn lane on Route 1 at Ocean Drive near Gualala in Mendocino County.
Approximately $900,000 in SB1 funding for revegetation along U.S. 101 in Humboldt County from Fortuna to the Del Norte County line.
Approximately $365,000 in SB1 funding toward establishing riparian habitat on U.S. 101 south of Reynolds Highway near Willits in Mendocino County.
Approximately $274,000 in SB1 funding toward establishing wetland and riparian habitat on U.S. 101 near Reynolds Highway north of Willits in Mendocino County.
Approximately $23 million in SB1 funding in emergency allocations toward repairs of the Eureka Slough Bridge No. 04-0022L on southbound U.S. 101 in Humboldt County.
District: 2
Contact: Kurt Villavicencio
Alturas Pavement Rehabilitation Project (Modoc County): This project will rehabilitate pavement, upgrade guardrails and drainage systems, and upgrade curb ramps to ADA standards on U.S. 395 in and near Alturas and a portion of State Route 299. The project will extend pavement service life and improve ride quality. This project includes approximately $21.25 million in IIJA funding and $2.75 million in SB 1 funding.
Flume Creek CAPM Project (Shasta and Siskiyou counties): This project will rehabilitate pavement, upgrade guardrails, bridge rail, concrete barrier, signs and drainage systems; install lighting and wildlife crossing and fencing; rehabilitate bridge deck; and upgrade Transportation Management System (TMS) elements. The project will extend pavement service life and improve ride quality. This project includes approximately $70.1 million in IIJA funding and $6.46 million in SB 1 funding.
Fawndale Culverts Project (Shasta County): This project will rehabilitate drainage systems along Interstate 5 in and near Shasta Lake City, from south of Pine Grove Avenue to north of Bridge Bay Road. This project includes $7.25 million in SB 1 funding.
Diddy Roost Culverts Project (Shasta County): This project will rehabilitate drainage systems at various locations on State Route 299 near Redding, from west of Seamans Gulch Road to west of Fenders Ferry Road. This project includes $4.88 million in SB 1 funding.
Thompson Creek Bridge Project (Siskiyou County): This project will replace a portion of the Thompson Creek Bridge deck and apply a polyester concrete overlay on State Route 96 near Happy Camp to maintain safety and reliability. This project includes approximately $7.57 million in SB 1 funding.
Mineral Multi-Use Path and Shoulders Project (Tehama County): This project will construct a multi-use path, widen shoulders, reconfigure an intersection, construct crosswalks and install flashing beacons on State Route 36 near Mineral. This project includes approximately $2.99 million in IIJA funding and $582,000 in SB 1 funding.
Burnt Ranch Pavement Rehabilitation Project (Trinity County): This project will rehabilitate pavement and drainage systems and upgrade guardrails, signs and pavement markings on State Route 299 near Burnt Ranch. The project will extend pavement service life and improve ride quality. This project includes approximately $9.99 million in IIJA funding and $1.3 million in SB 1 funding.
Herlong to Johnstonville Culverts Project (Lassen County): This project will rehabilitate drainage systems and upgrade guardrails on U.S. 395 near Milford, from north of County Road A26/Garnier Road to north of Johnstonville Dump Road. Funding will support project development for this long-lead project.
State Route 44/Silver Bridge Road Intersection Safety Project (Shasta County): This project will construct a new roundabout at the intersection of State Route 44 and Silver Bridge Road near Palo Cedro. Funding will support project development.
Yreka Interstate Pavement Project (Siskiyou County): This project will rehabilitate roadway and drainage systems, upgrade bridge rails, guardrail and TMS elements, construct retaining walls and sidewalk, install lighting, and complete work on the Oberlin Undercrossing bridges on Interstate 5 in and near Yreka. Funding will support project development for this long-lead project.
Mineral Pavement Project (Tehama County): This project will rehabilitate pavement and drainage systems, construct Class I bikeway, upgrade guardrail and signs, and install concrete barrier and guardrail transitions at a bridge.
Flume Creek Leftover Culverts Project (Shasta County): This project will rehabilitate drainage systems near Dunsmuir from 0.7 mile south of Sims Road Undercrossing to 0.3 mile south of Crag View Drive Undercrossing. This project includes $1.74 million in SB 1 funding.
District 2 TMS Improvements Project (Shasta, Tehama and Trinity counties): This project will upgrade TMS elements and guardrail and construct maintenance vehicle pullouts at various locations on Interstate 5 and State Routes 36, 44 and 299. This project includes $2.26 million in SB 1 funding.
Harlow-Pondosa Project (Shasta County): This project will rehabilitate pavement and drainage systems, construct rumble strips, add concrete anchor blocks to bridge rail, upgrade guardrail and signs, and apply delineation near Burney, from 1.2 mile south of Cayton Valley Rd to Siskiyou County line. This project includes $1.54 million in SB 1 funding.
Bartle CAPM Project (Siskiyou County): This project will rehabilitate pavement and drainage systems, construct shoulders and rumble strips, and upgrade TMS elements on State Route 89 near McCloud. This project includes $2.34 million in SB 1 funding.
Grass Lake Pavement Rehabilitation Project (Siskiyou County): This project will rehabilitate pavement and drainage systems, relocate the Weigh-In-Motion scale, and upgrade guardrail and signs on State Route 97 near Weed. This project includes $1.21 million in SB 1 funding.
North Shore Drainage Project (Trinity County): This project will rehabilitate drainage systems along State Route 3 near Trinity Center, from north of Norwegian Ranch Road to south of Coffee Creek Bridge. This project includes $1.7 million in SB 1 funding.
Trinity Dam Pavement Project (Trinity County): This project will rehabilitate pavement, upgrade guardrail, and replace signs near Douglas City, from east of Lewiston Rd to west of the Shasta County line. This project includes $1.07 million in SB 1 funding.
Burnt Ranch Left Turn Lane Project (Trinity County): This project will construct a left turn lane in Trinity Center at and near Burnt Ranch from east of Hennessey Rd.
Modoc 299 Pit River Bridge Rehabilitation Project (Modoc County): This project will rehabilitate the Pit River Bridge deck on State Route 299 near Canby by replacing the polyester concrete overlay and unsound concrete, replacing joint seals and upgrading bridge rails. This project includes approximately $10.09 million in SB 1 funding.
Downtown Redding CAPM Project (Shasta County): This project will rehabilitate pavement and drainage systems, upgrade traffic signals, guardrail, TMS elements and ADA facilities, and install fiber optic cable at various locations on Routes 44, 273 and 299 in Redding. The August allocation provides additional funding for project development.
SHA-299 Buckhorn Summit Slip-Out Project (Shasta and Trinity counties): This project will address unforeseen conditions associated with the February 2026 slide on State Route 299 near the Shasta-Trinity county line. Work includes additional excavation, rock slope protection and installation of a permeable rock drainage layer. The additional allocation includes $850,000 in SB 1 funding and brings the revised project allocation to $2.8 million.
Potato Cut Project (Shasta County): This project will improve curves, widen shoulders, correct cross slope and install guardrail on State Route 299 near Montgomery Creek. The improvements are intended to reduce the number and severity of collisions. This project includes approximately $9.29 million in IIJA funding and $1.03 million in SB 1 funding.
Alameda County
$9,000,000 allocation on SR-123 (San Pablo Avenue) in the cities of Berkeley and Albany, from Heinz Avenue to Brighton Avenue. This project will construct bicycle and pedestrian crossing improvements, traffic signal upgrades for pedestrians, parking and auto circulation changes, and bus stop improvements.
$3,390,000 allocation on SR-123 (San Pablo Avenue) in the city of Berkeley, from Heinz Avenue to 0.02 mile north of Channing Way. This project will install pedestrian beacons, construct new curb ramps and pedestrian refuges, enhance crosswalk visibility, and install bicycle detection elements.
$3,039,000 allocation on I-680 in the city of Fremont at various bridge locations including; the South D.W.R Bridge and East Warren Avenue Bridge; also, on I-880, at Stevenson Boulevard Bridge and Patterson Slough Bridge. This project is for seismic retrofit, which will upgrade and strengthen the existing bridges, and overpasses to make them more resistant to earthquakes.
$1,565,000 allocation on I-680 in the city of Pleasanton, at the northbound I-680 to eastbound I-580 Connector Bridge. This project will replace the joint seal assembly and repair related deck concrete spalls.
$909,000 allocation on SR-185 (E. 14th/International Boulevard) in the city of San Leandro, from 0.1 mile north of 159th Avenue to 0.1 mile south of Estabrook Street. This project will upgrade sidewalks and facilities to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
Contra Costa County
$13,113,000 allocation on SR-123 (San Pablo Avenue) in the city of El Cerrito, from the Alameda County line to I-80 near Cutting Boulevard to rehabilitate pavement and upgrade safety lighting. This project will extend the pavement service life and improve riding quality.
Marin County
$220,503,000 allocation on SR-37 in and near Novato, from 0.2 miles east of US-101 to 0.2 mile west of Atherton Avenue. This project will replace the Novato Creek Bridge and construct drainage systems.
$4,850,000 allocation on SR-37 and US-101, at various locations within Marin County. This project will rehabilitate bridges, overlay bridge decks, clean and paint bridge piles, install galvanic anode jacket system, and upgrade bridge railings.
$2,300,000 allocation on US-101 in and near Sausalito, Corte Madera, and Larkspur, at various locations. This project will construct concrete barrier, drainage system, relocate overhead sign structure, highway lights, widen shoulders, upgrade Advanced Warning Beacons (AWBs), install crash cushions, and repair fencing.
$1,850,000 allocation on SR-1 near Marshall and Tomales from 0.6 mile north of Marshall Petaluma Road to Second Street. This project will rehabilitate drainage systems.
$1,416,000 allocation on SR-1 near Marshall, at 1,2 miles south of Marshall Petaluma Road. This project will place rock slope protection, replace fencing, and repair the pavement.
$920,000 allocation on US-101 near Sausalito, at 0.1 mile north of Sausalito Road Undercrossing. This project is needed to stabilize the rock slope, clear the shoulder catchment of fallen rock, and repair the concrete barrier and fence.
Napa County
$4,131,000 allocation on SR-29 near Saint Helena and Yountville, at 1.1 miles south of SR-128 (Rutherford Road). This project will complete construction of the culvert and roadway, ongoing coordination with PG&E, continued traffic control and restriction of hazard work zone, ground stabilization and restoration, and environmental compliance activities.
$3,927,000 on SR-29 in and near Calistoga, from SR- 128 (Foothill Boulevard) to Lake County line; also, from 0.0 mile to 0.1 mile south of Heitz Way (north). This project will rehabilitate pavement, drainage systems, replace guardrails, widen shoulders, and improve bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.
San Mateo County
$1,778,000 allocation on SR-1 near Pescadero and Moss Beach, from 0.9 miles to 1.9 miles south of Green Oaks Way; also, from Cypress Avenue to 14th Street. This project will install a Design Pollution Prevention Infiltration Area (DPPIA) and construct a dike.
Santa Clara County
$2,609,000 allocation on SR-87, I-280, I-680, and I-880, at various locations within Santa Clara County. This project will construct polyester concrete overlay at 4 bridges, add deck drains at 3 bridges, and implement seismic retrofit for stability at 2 bridges.
$1,160,000 allocation on US-101 near Gilroy at the southbound Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facilities (CVEF); also, at the northbound CVEF. This project will rehabilitate Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) scales and CVEFs.
Sonoma County
$62,793,000 allocation on SR-37 from west of SR-121 at Sears Point to east of the Tubbs Island access driveway. The project will widen the highway to four lanes to add two High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes which will improve traffic flow and peak travel times, increase vehicle occupancy in the SR-37 corridor, implement bus transit, provide environmental and public access enhancements. Importantly, the project will additionally include significant climate adaptation features that will increase the nature-based shoreline protection of SR-37.
$32,354,000 allocation on SR-37 near Novato, from 0.1 mile west to 1.0 mile east of SR-121. This project will improve traffic operations by modifying the intersection and extending the lane merge in the eastbound direction.
$7,527,000 allocation on SR-12 near the city of Sonoma, from 0.2 mile east of Siesta Way to Lomita Avenue. This project will construct a left turn-lane onto Verano Avenue, install audible accessible pedestrian signals (APS), and upgrade facilities to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards; to safety and reduce the number and severity of collisions.
$6,420,000 allocation on SR-116 near Sebastopol, from Church Street to Mill Station Road. This project will rehabilitate pavement, drainage systems, and lighting, improve pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, upgrade facilities to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, and upgrade guardrail.
$2,141,000 allocation on SR-1 near Stewarts Point and Gualala, from 3.1 miles south of Skaggs Springs Road to the Mendocino County line. This project will rehabilitate pavement, install roadway signs, replace sign panels, and add crosswalk.
$1,665,000 allocation on US-101 in Petaluma, at 0.7 miles north of E Washington Street. This project will repair and reconstruct the embankment slope.
Multiple Counties
$266,730,000 allocation on SR-24 in Oakland also in Contra Costa at the Caldecott Tunnel, at various bore locations in the Caldecott Tunnel. This project will rehabilitate and upgrade ventilation system of Caldecott Tunnel Bores 1, 2, and 3.
Contact: Christian Lukens
South Madera Rehab. This Madera County project will rehabilitate pavement, construct median concrete barrier, replace signs, rehabilitate drainage systems, and upgrade Transportation Management System (TMS) elements on State Route 99 near Madera, from 0.9 miles south of Avenue 7 to 0.6 miles north of Avenue 12.
IIJA funding allocation: $50.28 million.
SB1 funding allocation: $6.84 million.
Full funding allocation: $57.12 million.
South Madera 6 Lane. This Madera County project will improve goods movement and passenger travel by median widening from 4 to 6 lanes, upgrade drainage, construct drainage basins and median barrier, and increase vertical clearance at one structure on State Route 99 in Madera County from 0.7 miles north of Avenue 7 to Avenue 12.
IIJA funding allocation: $43.14 million.
Full funding allocation: $49.04 million.
Arvin CAPM. This Kern County project will rehabilitate pavement and drainage systems, replace sign panels, upgrade TMS elements, and construct Americans with Disabilities (ADA) compliant curb ramps and sidewalks, modify traffic signals, install flashing beacon systems, bulbouts and high-visibility crosswalks as part of complete streets and safety elements on State Route 223 in and near Arvin, from west of Comanche Drive to St. Thomas Street.
SB1 funding allocation: $8.73 million.
Full funding allocation: $8.73 million.
District: 7
Contact: Diana Jimenez
Harbor Scenic Drive Enhancements Project - $26.9 million for improvements in the city of Long Beach that include upgraded pavement, ramp modification, roadway enhancements, and advanced Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technologies.
Additional Palisades Fire Allocations - $1.2 million to continue repair to damaged slopes, replace retaining walls and guardrail, and place erosion control.
Valley Boulevard Multi-Modal Transportation Improvement Project - $9.4 million to construct a 4.5-mile corridor connecting Interstate 710 to Union Station. The project includes a dedicated bus lane during peak periods, a new Class IV bike facility, local public park expansions, and standard width sidewalks.
District: 10
Contact: District 10 Public Affairs
$25,710,000 in support costs for the State Route 59 (SR-59) Pavement Anchor Project in Merced County. The funding will be used for planning and implementation of a pavement rehabilitation project scheduled to begin construction in 2027. The project will repair existing pavement on SR-59, along with upgrading guardrails, lighting, drainage, signage, and bridge decks from the Madera County Line to Reilly Road. The project will improve ride quality for motorists and prevent road closures due to flooding events near El Nido.
$12,546,000 in support costs for the City of Merced's State Route 59 (SR-59) Widening Project in Merced County. The funding will be used for planning and implementation of a pavement widening and rehabilitation project scheduled to begin construction in 2027. The project will repair and widen the existing roadway to a four-lane highway from 16th Street to Black Rascal Canal Bridge, along with constructing new ADA standard sidewalks, bike lanes, and replacing two bridges. The project will improve pedestrian and traffic safety, relieve traffic congestion, and extend the life of the pavement along SR-59 in the City of Merced.
$10,680,000 in support costs for the State Route 140/164 Mobility Improvement Project in Merced County. The funding will be used for planning and implementation of an intersection control improvement project scheduled to begin construction in 2027. The project will construct a single lane roundabout at the intersection of SR-140 & SR-165 to improve traffic safety and reduce congestion near the community of Hilmar.
District: 12
Contact: LJ Maull
$46 million, including $42 million in IIJA funding and $4 million in SB 1 funding, to rehabilitate pavement along Interstate 5 through Tustin, Santa Ana, Orange, Anaheim, Fullerton, and Buena Park. The project will also upgrade curb ramps to meet ADA standards, improve guardrails and pump plants, and replace overhead sign panels.
$41 million, including $37 million in IIJA funding and $5 million in SB 1 funding, to reconstruct buildings at the Caltrans Orange Maintenance Station. The project will also enhance safety along a stretch on State Route 22 in the cities of Santa Ana and Orange by adding new guardrails and upgrading and installing additional Transportation Management System elements. Other improvements include new bicycle and pedestrian facilities, as well as Zero Emission Vehicle chargers.
$34 million, including $31 million in IIJA funding and $3 million in SB 1 funding, to rehabilitate pavement along Interstate 5 through south Orange County. The project will advance multimodal transportation with new bike lanes and improve facilities to meet ADA standards. Motorists will also benefit from upgraded overhead signs structures, additional safety lighting and strengthened bridge rails.
$11 million, including $10 million in IIJA funding and $1 million in SB 1 funding, to add a new auxiliary lane and modify the exit ramp from Interstate 405 to Springdale Street.
$7 million in SB 1 funding to add a new lane to eastbound State Route 91 between La Palma Ave and State Route 55 and reconstruct the entire Glassell Street/Kraemer Boulevard interchange and portions of the Tustin Avenue interchange.
$5 million in SB 1 funding to repave sections of State Route 241 with Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt, a paving material that blends asphalt with recycled tire rubber to create a durable, long-lasting roadway surface. The project will also rehabilitate drainage systems and safety lighting, upgrade guardrail, and install new curve warning signs and rumble strips.
$826,000 in SB 1 funding for a project on State Route 55 in Santa Ana to replace a failed Joint Steal Assembly.
California has invested approximately $21.5 billion in infrastructure projects since IIJA's passage, creating nearly 280,000 jobs. Those dollars are leveraged along with SB 1, which invests an estimated $5 billion annually, split between state and local investments. Road projects progress through construction phases more quickly based on the availability of funds, including projects that are partially funded by SB 1.
For more information about transportation and other infrastructure projects funded with state and federal investments, visit build.ca.gov.