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Celebrates Completion of State Route 99 Road Rehabilitation Project
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Subject: News Release: Smoother, More Accessible Roadway Awaits Travelers as Gridley Celebrates
Completion of State Route 99 Road Rehabilitation Project
$30 Million Investment Improves Safety, Accessibility and Corridor Aesthetics
Date: October 27, 2026
District: District 3 - Marysville
Jalwat Hicks, Interim District Director
Contact: Megan Reese (530) 682-6145
Smoother, More Accessible Roadway Awaits Travelers as Gridley
Celebrates Completion of State Route 99 Road Rehabilitation Project
$30 Million Investment Improves Safety, Accessibility and Corridor Aesthetics
GRIDLEY, CA — Drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists
traveling through the City of Gridley in Butte County
will now experience smoother rides, improved
accessibility and upgraded infrastructure following the
completion of a $30 million rehabilitation project along
State Route 99.
Caltrans joined state, regional and local partners
yesterday to celebrate the completion of the project
with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the successful
delivery of significant transportation improvements
through the heart of the Gridley.
The project rehabilitated the roadway with new pavement, upgraded sidewalks and curb
ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, improved drainage
infrastructure with the installation of new inlets and culverts, enhanced landscaping, and
upgraded pedestrian facilities, creating a safer and more welcoming corridor for residents
and visitors.
“This project represents what can be accomplished through strong partnerships and a
shared commitment to improving transportation in our communities,” said Caltrans Interim
Director Jalwat Hicks. “These improvements provide a smoother roadway, safer
pedestrian access, upgraded infrastructure and an enhanced corridor that will serve the
Gridley community for decades to come.”
Executive Staff and Project Development Team Group Photo
In addition to improving ride quality, the project modernized aging infrastructure and
enhanced accessibility for all users while creating a long-term, reliable transportation
corridor that will support commuters, freight movement and recreation. Construction
began in February 2025 and was completed in September 2026.
The project was funded in part by $5.8 million from the federal Infrastructure Investment
and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and $2.4 million from
Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. Additional funding
was provided by the Butte County Association of Governments through a $3.8 million
contribution and the City of Gridley, which contributed $400,000.
California has received approximately $19 billion in infrastructure funding since IIJA’s
passage. Those dollars are leveraged along with SB 1, which invests an estimated $5
billion annually, split between state and local investments. Road projects progress through
construction phases more quickly based on the availability of 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. Caltrans reminds motorists to “Be Work
Zone Alert” and slow in construction zones for the safety of travelers and crews
performing these improvements.
The department issues construction updates on X @CaltransDist3 and on Facebook
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