Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil (R-Jackson) announced today that she successfully secured $82 million in state funding from the California Transportation Commission (CTC) to support two critical infrastructure projects in Stanislaus County that will improve safety, mobility, and quality of life for underserved communities.
In letters sent to CTC Executive Director Tanisha Taylor last November, Senator Alvarado-Gil urged full support for the Seventh Street Bridge Replacement Project and the State Route 132 West Gates to Dakota Project. Last week, the CTC unanimously approved $15 million for the bridge and $67 million for the SR 132 extension, closing the funding gap and allowing both projects to move forward.
“Our community has waited long enough,” said Senator Alvarado-Gil. “These are more than just road projects. They are investments that ensure families can get to schools, jobs, essential services, and that first responders can save lives. I thank Executive Director Taylor and the California Transportation Commission for recognizing the urgency and committing the necessary funding. I will keep fighting at the state level to champion the public safety and infrastructure needs that matter most to our communities.”
The Seventh Street Bridge, built in 1916, is severely deteriorated and is no longer safe for heavy vehicles, including emergency responders and transit services. Replacing it has been a priority for local officials, but the project lacked the full funding needed to move forward. With this $15 million state grant, construction is now set to begin later this year.
The State Route 132 extension will build five new miles of expressway west of Modesto, easing congestion and improving safety on a corridor that serves thousands of drivers and carries significant freight from Central Valley farms. The project will take pressure off local streets in disadvantaged areas and create a more efficient connection to Highway 33 and Interstate 5.
Click HERE to read the Senator’s support letter for the Seventh Street Bridge Project.
Click HERE to read the Senator’s support letter for the State Route 132 West Gates to Dakota Project.