At the California Transportation Commission (CTC) May meeting, more than $924 million was allocated for projects to improve critical transportation infrastructure throughout the state. Nearly half of this major investment – $458 million – comes from Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
Projects approved today in Humboldt, Lake and Del Norte counties include:
- Approximately $58.7M in Eureka and Arcata for Eureka/Arcata Corridor Improvement from the Eureka Slough Bridge to Route 101/255
- Approximately $4M to rehabilitate culverts and improve fish passage through the culvert at Clarks Creek near Crescent City at various locations
- Approximately $2.5M at various bridges in Humboldt and Lake counties to resurface bridge decks and extend service life of bridges
- Approximately $2.2M for highway operations and mobility improvements near Klamath
Caltrans also reported to the CTC on recent emergency and safety projects, including $13 million to rebuild 150 feet of Highway 1 at Rat Creek in Monterey County following a January mudslide. Caltrans completed this emergency repair project nearly two months ahead of its target date, reopening the highway to traffic on April 23.
SB 1 funding provides $5 billion in transportation funding annually split between the state and local agencies. 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 other state transportation projects funded by SB 1, visit RebuildingCA.ca.gov.
