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California Transportation Commission Approves Final $25 Million for I-Street Bridge Replacement

The approval clears the way for late-year construction bids ahead of a mid-2026 groundbreaking.

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Overview

  • The California Transportation Commission allocated $25 million under SB 1’s Local Partnership Program to satisfy federal match requirements, completing a $275 million state funding commitment toward the project.
  • The total cost exceeds $300 million with Caltrans contributing $250 million through the Federal Highway Bridge Program.
  • The replacement design features an 860-foot tied-arch span north of the existing 1911 structure, accommodating cars, buses, bikes and pedestrians with wide lanes and sidewalks.
  • At 95 percent design completion and with environmental clearances secured, the project is on track to solicit construction bids in late 2025.
  • Officials aim for a mid-2026 groundbreaking to modernize a long-standing bottleneck and boost connectivity between West Sacramento, the Railyards and the broader region.