California launches more than 150 transportation projects with nearly 2.5 billion dollars in statewide infrastructure funding

Folsom, California – California is moving forward with a major round of transportation investments after state officials approved nearly $2.5 billion for projects that will improve highways, expand options for pedestrians and cyclists, strengthen transit systems, and repair important routes damaged by severe weather.

The funding, recently approved by the California Transportation Commission (CTC), will support more than 150 new transportation projects across the state. Officials said the work is designed to improve safety, make infrastructure more resilient, and create thousands of jobs while helping communities stay connected.

The investments are part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s broader effort to modernize California’s infrastructure through his Build More, Faster agenda.

Nearly $547 million of the approved funding comes from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA). Another $736 million is being provided through Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), California’s Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. The remaining $1.1 billion comes from the State Highway Account, the state’s general fund, and additional state and federal funding programs.

“Our transportation team is continuing to prioritize benefits for all Californians with bold infrastructure investments that will connect communities and boost our economy,” said California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin. “By advancing Governor Newsom’s commitment to build more, faster, these investments will improve safety, support economic growth and strengthen the transportation networks Californians rely on every day.”

Funding supports hundreds of improvements statewide

Among the largest investments is $257 million to develop a network of mobility hubs across southwest Los Angeles County. These locations are intended to better serve pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit riders, and highway travelers while making it easier to move between different forms of transportation.

Another major project includes $99 million to replace the historic Whiskey Creek Bridge on State Route 299 in Shasta County. The replacement project will rebuild the bridge while adding bike lanes and shoulders.

Additional statewide projects include $64 million to improve pavement and safety features along approximately nine miles of Interstate 215 in Riverside County and $60 million to construct a new interchange on State Route 156 at Castroville Boulevard in Monterey County.

Smaller community improvements were also included in the funding package. Santa Barbara will receive $6.7 million to widen sidewalks, improve lighting, and install more visible crosswalks along Milpas Street, one of the city’s busiest and most dangerous corridors.

In Santa Rosa, $727,000 will close a missing section of the Joe Rodota Bike Trail, while Sacramento will receive $518,000 to install new traffic signals, bicycle lanes, and upgraded pedestrian crossings along Marysville Boulevard.

“Investments made today support the department’s mission to build and maintain a transportation system that helps Californians navigate the state safely and efficiently—now and decades into the future,” said Caltrans Director Dina El-Tawansy. “This funding translates into projects that enhance accessibility for all users, strengthen resiliency of our vital corridors and create increased transit options across the state.”

California Transportation Commission Chair Clarissa Falcon also emphasized the broader value of the investments.

“Transportation investments are about more than infrastructure; they are investments in people, communities, and opportunity,” said California Transportation Commission Chair Clarissa Falcon. “These latest investments will help ensure our transportation system continues to serve the needs of communities throughout California today while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.”

Regional projects focus on safety and weather resilience

The approved funding reaches nearly every part of California.

In Northern California, additional money will support the Last Chance Grade project on U.S. 101 near Crescent City, road and drainage improvements on State Route 299 in Humboldt County, pedestrian safety work in Lake County, and guardrail improvements near Hopland in Mendocino County.

In Shasta County, the Whiskey Creek Bridge project will receive more than $87 million in federal IIJA funding along with $11 million from SB 1. Other projects in the region include safety improvements along U.S. Route 395 near Doyle, technology upgrades on major highways, and repairs at Buckhorn Summit, where a large landslide in February 2026 damaged the roadway and shoulder.

Central California projects include pavement and bridge improvements along State Route 58 near Bakersfield and drainage upgrades on State Route 198 in Fresno County.

Southern California will also see significant investments.

In Los Angeles and Ventura counties, funding includes $7.25 million for zero-emission bus charging equipment at Metro mobility hubs, nearly $5 million for the Santa Paula Trail, and more than $33 million for improvements at the Interstate 605 and Valley Boulevard interchange.

In District 10, which includes the Stockton region, funding will help improve the State Route 152 and Volta Road intersection in Merced County, widen sections of State Route 49 in Tuolumne County, and support a $20 million connector project linking State Route 99 and State Route 120 in Manteca to improve traffic flow.

The largest collection of projects is in San Diego and Imperial counties, where funding will support new safety barriers, roadway repairs, sinkhole repairs, charging infrastructure, border transportation improvements, sidewalk upgrades, and major rail improvements.

Among the biggest projects are $255.1 million for facilities supporting the State Route 11 Port of Entry near the Mexico border and $214.3 million to replace the San Dieguito rail bridge, add new rail infrastructure, and improve pedestrian access around the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

Other San Diego County projects include repairs following an encampment fire that damaged electrical equipment in Chula Vista, drainage repairs after storms caused a sinkhole on State Route 905, and additional safety improvements along Interstate 15 near Rainbow.

Since the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, California has received approximately $19 billion in federal infrastructure funding. Those federal dollars are combined with SB 1, which provides an estimated $5 billion each year for transportation improvements shared between state and local projects.

State officials said the latest funding package continues California’s effort to modernize roads, bridges, transit systems, bicycle facilities, sidewalks, and other transportation infrastructure while improving safety and preparing the network for future growth and extreme weather challenges.