$8M Boost For Infrastructure Work In Contra Costa County

The latest round of federal funding will fund infrastructure work in Antioch, Brentwood, Concord, Richmond, San Pablo, Pinole and Hercules.

Jul 3, 2024 2:13 pm PDT | Updated Jul 3, 2024 2:33 pm PDT

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — Tens of millions in funds approved by the California Transportation Commission will support key infrastructure projects across the Bay Area, including three projects underway in Contra Costa County.

Caltrans this week detailed $483 million in new allocations from the bipartisan infrastructure bill and $443 million from California’s Senate Bill 1, with funds earmarked for bridge maintenance, rail upgrades and safety improvements for cyclists and pedestrians.

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“We are committed to providing a world-class transportation system, by making smart investments to upgrade our infrastructure and better serve all travelers,” said Tony Tavares, Caltrans Director. “Increasing mobility for Californians demands a multi-modal approach that priorities improved safety, system-wide resiliency and sustainability, equitable access, and continued support for efficient movement of goods and services.”

In Contra Costa County, more than $3.7 million will support a project on State Route 4 in Antioch and Brentwood to rehab pavement and drainage systems and make ADA upgrades. Another $3.3 million will support pavement work and upgrades for guardrails and lighting on State Route 242 in Concord. Nearly $900,000 will cover the installation of pavement markers and other safety elements on Interstate 80 in Richmond, San Pablo, Pinole and Hercules.

Other allocations will help pay for upgrades and improvements across multiple Bay Area counties:

• $3,487,000 allocation in Santa Clara, Contra Costa, and Alameda Counties, in Oakland at the Seminary Maintenance Station: Antioch Sub Yard Maintenance Station, Bridgehead Road: South San Jose Maintenance Station: Gilroy Maintenance Station. This project will replace perimeter fencing and gates to improve security measures.
• $2,290,000 allocation on SR-92 in Foster City, at the West Bay Region Maintenance Station and in the city and county of San Francisco, at the San Francisco Maintenance Station. This project will replace perimeter fencing and gates to improve security measures at Caltrans maintenance stations.
• $2,201,000 allocation on SR-9 in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, on various routes at locations. This project will replace and install curve warning signs.
• $1,324,000 allocation in Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, and Solano counties, on various routes at locations. This project will install and replace video surveillance systems and install lighting to improve security measures.
• $554,000 allocation in San Francisco and San Mateo Counties, at the West Bay Paint Maintenance Station, San Francisco Maintenance Station, West Bay Region Maintenance Station, and San Mateo Paint Maintenance Station. This project will install and replace video surveillance systems to improve security measures.