A state agency has approved more than $50 million in improvements for some Central and South Coast highways.
The California Transportation Commission allocated $33 million for repaving, improving drainage, and repairing guardrails on Highway 101 between Buellton and Santa Barbara.
The commission also approved $15 million in funding to replace to Toro Creek Bridge on Highway 1 near Morro Bay.
On Monday, the Commission allocated $3 billion in funding for several transportation projects. $2 billion came from the 2021 federal infrastructure improvement act. More than $660 million is from Senate Bill 1. SB 1’s funding comes from a fuel tax fee and vehicle registration charges.
