More than $1.6B allocated to for work on state’s transportation system

By Santa Ynez Valley Star Staff · Tue Mar 17 2020

Staff Report

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) allocated on Aug. 14 more than $1.6 billion for transportation projects throughout the state, including about $1.3 billion for State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) projects, Caltrans’ “fix-it-first” program aimed at preserving the condition of the State Highway System.

“Our maintenance and construction crews remain hard at work improving California’s transportation infrastructure,” said Caltrans Director Toks Omishakin. “This investment allows the department to continue making critical repairs and upgrades while also serving as an economic driver by helping create thousands of new jobs.”

The projects allocated for funding will create an estimated 21,720 jobs, including direct, indirect and induced economic impacts.

Area state highway projects allocated funds include: