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Sens. Feinstein, Padilla announce $4.9B in funding for California highways

U.S. Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) announced Thursday that California would receive $4.9 billion from the U.S. Department of Transportation to repair and modernize the state’s roads and bridges.

As part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the funding for 2022 is part of more than $29.5 billion the state will receive over the next five years.

“I’m pleased California will receive a significant federal investment to improve our highways and bridges across the state. This will help reduce congestion, improve air quality, and combat climate change,” Feinstein said. “Our highways help facilitate the transportation of goods and people that help make California the fifth-largest economy in the world. These funds will go a long way toward upgrading our infrastructure, so California remains competitive in the global economy.”

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