The California Transportation Commission on Thursday allocated $491 million to address transportation needs throughout the state.

This investment, which includes $273 million generated from Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, will repair highways and bridges and improve California’s growing network of mass transit, bicycle and pedestrian routes.

“These critical investments will help improve California’s transportation infrastructure now and into the future,” said Caltrans Director Toks Omishakin. “This includes improving safety and access for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians, and planning for the long-term maintenance of these vital assets.”

Projects approved Thursday in Caltrans District 1 include:

– Approximately $11.8M for slide repairs along U.S. 101 in Del Norte County north of the Cushing Creek Viaduct, including the construction of a ground anchor and retaining wall.
– Approximately $1.7M in support costs for the seismic retrofit of Eel River Bridge No. 10-0236 along Route 1 in Mendocino County.

Funding for the projects approved today comes from federal and state gas taxes. To learn more about SB 1 projects in your community, visit Rebuilding California - Senate Bill 1.