Contra Costa Infrastructure Projects Get Big Boost From State Grants

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — The California Transportation Commission has authorized more than $3.7 billion in state and federal funds to improve infrastructure in the Golden State, including more than $80 million headed to support projects around Contra Costa County.

According to transportation officials, the bulk of the money comes from the bipartisan infrastructure law approved by Congress in 2021, with funds earmarked to support projects to improve bridges, travel times and safety on roadways in hundreds of cities and counties. California has received more than $22.6 billion since the landmark legislation passed.

Other funding is provided by Senate Bill 1, approved by state lawmakers in 2017, which created $5 billion in transportation funding awarded annually to state and local agencies.

"These investments will help California maintain and build a safer, more reliable and more climate-resilient transportation system," said Caltrans Director Tony Tavares. "Commuters, bicyclists, pedestrians, and freight movers in local communities will all benefit as we continue to improve and rebuild our infrastructure."

In Contra Costa County, $59.1 million in state funds will support work to rehabilitate pavement and upgrade guardrails, signs and facilities to meet ADA standards around Hercules, Martinez and Concord. Another $23.5 million is headed to San Pablo to help build the McBryde connector road, SPDR overcrossing, ramps and other improvements.