Amador County – The California Transportation Commission on Friday announced the allocation of more than $900 million dollars to 61 transportation projects around the state.

Angela DaPrato of Caltrans in Stockton’s District 10 said the CTC is “continuing the push to rebuild California’s infrastructure and spur job growth.” The bulk of the funds came from Proposition 1B.

Caltrans Acting Director Malcolm Dougherty said Prop 1B “continues to provide the vital funding we need for transportation projects that relieve traffic congestion and improve the quality of life for all Californians.” He said “investing in our infrastructure is strengthening our economy at a time when we need it the most.”

Approximately $800 million in funding was provided by Proposition 1B, a transportation bond approved by voters in 2006. The remaining allocations came from assorted state and federal transportation accounts. In total, about $12 billion in proposition 1B funds have been distributed statewide.

Sacramento County received $25.8 million to improve the Watt Avenue and Highway 50 interchange, by widening Watt Avenue and adding bike, pedestrian and public transit facilities. San Joaquin County received $3.8 million to reconstruct the French Camp interchange on Interstate 5 and add northbound auxiliary lanes.

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