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Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
State approves $25M in funding for I Street Bridge Replacement in West Sacramento
( — The California Transportation Commission approved $25 million in construction funding for the I Street Bridge Replacement Project on Friday. It said it is advancing a critical regional effort to build a modern, multi-modal river crossing between West Sacramento and Sacramento. The funding was reportedly awarded through the Local Partnership Program, made possible by Senate Bill 1. It supports the construction of a new bridge upstream from the existing I Street Bridge. The new span will connect the growing Washington Neighborhood in West Sacramento with the Sacramento Railyards, serving autos, transit, bikes, and pedestrians. California officials capture, kill mountain lion accused of attack on camp employee 'Building a safe river crossing between the two cities is a priority,' said West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero. 'Thank you to the CTC for this critical funding. We look forward to working with Sacramento to get the new bridge built as soon as possible.' The current I Street Bridge, built in 1911, is no longer adequate for modern traffic safety needs, according to CTC. Its narrow nine-foot lanes can't accommodate buses or emergency vehicles, and the sidewalks do not meet accessibility standards. CTC said the replacement project has undergone extensive community engagement and design review, resulting in a signature tied-arch bridge that will serve as an architectural landmark for the region. The project is now 95% designed and fully environmentally cleared, according to CTC. The City of Sacramento is expected to solicit construction bids in late 2025, with construction beginning mid-2026 and completion expected by 2031. CTC said the existing bridge crossing the Sacramento River will remain in use for rail, while its upper deck is planned to be converted into a pedestrian and bicycle crossing once the new bridge is complete. With this new allocation, total funding committed to the $300 million project now exceeds $275 million, including a $250 million commitment from Caltrans through the Federal Highway Bridge Program, according to CTC. Remaining funds will reportedly be provided through local sources. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Sacramento eyes 2026 construction start for new I Street bridge as state considers awarding more funding
Building a new bridge across the Sacramento River has been a dream for decades. Now, a new connection between West Sacramento and the capital city could be one step closer. On Friday, California's transportation commission is voting on awarding Sacramento $25 million more towards building a new I Street bridge. The Ford Model T was the most popular car back when the current double-decker I Street bridge was built 114 years ago. Today, the span across the Sacramento River regularly sees bumper-to-bumper traffic, and officials say it just wasn't designed to handle today's modern vehicles. "It's very narrow, and if you're trying to get anything more than a compact car across that thing, it feels pretty tight," said City Councilmember Phil Pluckenaum. West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero says building a new bridge is one of her top priorities to make sure "people can cross to Sacramento safely." A replacement bridge has been in the works for decades but has been on hold due to funding gaps. A city fact sheet shows construction was supposed to begin two years ago, with it opening in December of this year, and the original cost estimate of $228 million has now ballooned to $320 million and climbs with every delay. Pluckebaum said that starting construction soon is crucial to getting the bridge built. "If we can get this project going in the current pricing structure and timeline, we've got a shot," he said. "But if we delay even one more year, we may miss our window and lose this bridge opportunity for who knows how many more years." The City of Sacramento said the state has now committed $275 million to the project, which will also use local and federal funding. The new goal is to finalize permits this summer and begin construction in the spring of 2026. "This is fundamental for our community, for West Sacramento and Sacramento to be able to remain connected," Pluckebaum said. The existing bridge won't be torn down. It will continue to be used for train traffic on the lower deck and a bike and pedestrian crossing on top.
