The California Transportation Commission (CTC) on Thursday approved nearly $1.7 billion for infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing safety, improving mobility and strengthening climate resilience across the state highway system.

The funding aligns with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s “Build More, Faster – For All” initiative, which seeks to modernize California’s infrastructure with a focus on sustainability and accessibility. The allocation includes $86.5 million for emergency repairs to roads and transportation infrastructure damaged by wildfires and storms in Southern California.

“These investments support Caltrans’ mission to maintain a transportation system that helps Californians now and for decades to come,” said Mike Keever, Caltrans acting director, in a statement. “This funding translates into safer travel and stronger roadways to withstand extreme weather.”

Key projects include:

The CTC also funded projects across several Caltrans districts, from the Bay Area to the Central Valley and Inland Empire.

Of the total funding, $651 million comes from Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, while $536 million is drawn from the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

California has received nearly $62 billion in federal infrastructure funding under the IIJA, supporting more than 170,000 jobs statewide.

Source: California Department of Transportation, Lakeconews.com