LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The California Transportation Commission on Tuesday approved $1.1 billion to fund new zero-emission buses, charging stations, and related infrastructure, as well as investments to restore aging bridges, improve highway safety, and increase mobility on local streets. 

The latest round of funds also includes a project in Lake County. 

Guided by the Governor’s Build More, Faster – For All infrastructure agenda, state officials said these improvements will make California communities safer and more climate resilient.

“Today’s investments show what it looks like when California chooses to lead with both urgency and intention,” said California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin on Tuesday. “By expanding zero-emission options and strengthening infrastructure in every corner of the state, we are delivering on Gov. Newsom’s vision to build a modern, sustainable transportation system for all.”

In Lake County, approximately $340,000 toward slide removal, drainage improvements and roadway repairs on Route 175 near Middletown.

Other projects approved in Caltrans’ District 1 include:

Approximately $9.1 million in federal IIJA funding toward construction of a roundabout on U.S. 199 at Elk Valley Cross Road near Crescent City in Del Norte County.

Approximately $3.5 million toward the replacement and construction of buildings at the Orleans Maintenance Station on Route 96 and the Blue Lake Weigh Station on Route 299 in Humboldt County.

Approximately $1.4 million including more than $1.3 million in federal IIJA funding and $150,000 in SB1 funding toward bridge improvements on U.S. 101 at Arcata Overhead No. 04-0079 and at South Fork Eel River Bridge and Separation No. 04-0065 in Humboldt County.

Approximately $18 million in SB1 funding for emergency allocations toward slope stabilization, roadway and guardrail repairs and rock catchment fencing following multiple slides caused by winter storms in 2024 and heavy rains in 2025 on Route 36 east of Swimmers Delight in Humboldt County.

Approximately $16.5 million in SB1 funding for emergency allocations toward roadway repairs, drainage improvements and the construction of a retaining wall on Route 1 near Rockport in Mendocino County.

Approximately $5.5 million in SB1 funding for emergency allocations toward roadway repairs, drainage improvements and the construction of retaining walls following multiple winter storms in 2024 on Route 36 east of Bridgeville in Humboldt County.

Approximately $3.3 million in SB1 funding for emergency allocations toward drainage improvements and roadway repairs near Orleans on Route 96 in Humboldt County.

Approximately $3.3 million in SB1 funding for emergency allocations toward the installation of ground movement tracking devices, drainage improvements and roadway repairs on U.S. 101 near Leggett in Mendocino County.

Approximately $500,000 in SB1 funding for emergency allocations toward the construction of a retaining wall, guardrail and pavement repairs, and erosion control on Route 253 near Ukiah in Mendocino County. 

Of the total allocation this month, $463 million has come via Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, and $190 million from the 2021 federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

SB 1 has invested approximately $5 billion annually toward transportation projects since 2017. It provides funding split between the state and local agencies. 

Road projects progress through construction phases more quickly, depending on the availability of funds, including those partially funded by SB 1. California is expected to receive nearly $42 billion in federal infrastructure funding over a span of five years. 

These investments will upgrade the state’s roads, bridges, rail, public transit, airports, ports and the electric vehicle charging network.

For more information about transportation and other infrastructure projects funded with state and federal investments, visit build.ca.gov.