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Subject:Board Correspondence - FW: NEWS RELEASE: Gridley Motorists to Notice Enhanced Roadway, Drainage and
Pedestrian Access Along State Route 99
Date:Friday, May 2, 2025 10:47:41 AM
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From: Caltrans District 3 <megan.reese@caltransdistrict3.ccsend.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 1, 2025 2:36 PM
To: Clerk of the Board <clerkoftheboard@buttecounty.net>
Subject: NEWS RELEASE: Gridley Motorists to Notice Enhanced Roadway, Drainage and Pedestrian
Access Along State Route 99
$30 Million Project to Upgrade Highway Section Begins in Earnest
Date: May 1, 2025
District: District 3 - Marysville
Sergio Aceves, District Director
Contact: Megan Reese (530) 682-6145
Gridley Motorists to Notice Enhanced Roadway, Drainage
and Pedestrian Access Along State Route 99
$30 Million Project to Upgrade Highway Section Begins in Earnest
BUTTE COUNTY — New pavement,
upgraded sidewalks and enhanced
landscaping will greet locals and tourists
driving on State Route 99 through Gridley
once a $30 million rehabilitation project is
complete.
Caltrans joined local and regional partners
today to officially break ground on the project,
which will bring transformative improvements
to pavement, drainage, pedestrian and
bicycle access, and overall corridor
aesthetics along a key transportation route
through the community. The project includes
grinding and overlaying existing roadway,
upgrading sidewalks and curb ramps to meet
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
standards, constructing new drainage inlets
and culverts, and incorporating landscape
elements to enhance visual aspects of the
corridor.
“This project is about much more than roadwork—it’s about creating a safer, more
accessible, and visually welcoming environment for everyone who lives in or travels through
Gridley,” said Caltrans District 3 Director Sergio Aceves, “By investing in infrastructure now,
we’re supporting mobility, sustainability, and community vitality for years to come.”
In addition to rehabilitating deteriorating pavement, the project addresses deficiencies in the
corridor’s accessibility and stormwater systems. Once completed, the improvements will
reflect Caltrans’ ongoing commitment to multimodal transportation principles, ensuring the
roadway accommodates drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and individuals with mobility
challenges.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA) contributed $5.8 million to the
project, which also received a $2.4 million investment from Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road
Repair and Recovery Act of 2017. Local matches came from the Butte County Association of
Governments ($3.8 million) and the City of Gridley ($400,000).
Construction began in February and is expected to continue through October 2026.
IIJA, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is a once-in-a-generation investment in
our nation's infrastructure to improve the sustainability and resiliency of our country's energy,
water, broadband and transportation systems. California has received nearly $62 billion in
federal infrastructure funding since its passage. It includes investments to upgrade the state's
roads, bridges, rail, public transit, airports, ports, waterways and the electric vehicle charging
network. The funding alone has already created more than 170,000 jobs in California.
SB 1 provides $5 billion in transportation funding annually split between the state and local
agencies. Road projects progress through construction phases more quickly based on the
availability of SB 1 funds, including projects that are partially funded by SB 1.
Visit build.ca.gov to learn about other transformative infrastructure projects happening in
communities throughout the state.
Caltrans District 3 is responsible for maintaining and operating 4,385 lane miles in 11
Sacramento Valley and Northern Sierra counties. For updates on all District 3 projects, follow
us on Twitter @CaltransDist3, on Facebook at CaltransDistrict3 or visit the Caltrans District 3
website. For real-time traffic, click on Caltrans' Quickmap or download the QuickMap app
from the App Store or Google Play.
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