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The city of Redwood City has been awarded a $105 million federal grant from the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) program for the SR84/US101 Interchange Renewal Project.
The grant award brings the project to 96 percent funding, bringing the total secured funding to $367.8 million of the estimated project cost of $384 million.
“The $105 million INFRA grant is a milestone achievement for Redwood City, highlighting the strength of our partnerships and our collective commitment to improving critical infrastructure,” said Redwood City Mayor Jeff Gee.
"Redwood City is confident that by working with our partner agencies at the San Mateo County Transportation Authority, Caltrans and others, we will ultimately be able to deliver this transformative infrastructure and benefit residents, businesses and travelers for generations to come," the local official added.
The SR84-US101 interchange renovation project will address operational challenges caused by outdated design and heavy congestion, which contributed to 195 collisions between 2018 and 2022.
Among the improvements expected with this redesign are the reconfiguration of ramps and intersections to reduce accidents and improve traffic flow, as well as more than 4.2 miles of new bicycle lanes and pedestrian paths to provide continuous connections to the Bay Trail and local networks.
The elevated ramps are expected to alleviate congestion and improve truck access to the Port of Redwood City, while reducing emissions by 75 percent and prioritizing equitable access for disadvantaged communities.
The project is also expected to improve regional cargo movement to the Port of Redwood City and access to employment centers, including the Seaport Center and Pacific Shores business parks, the Google and Meta campuses, and Stanford Medical Center.
The reconstruction of the intersection is estimated to generate approximately 1,895 full-time equivalent jobs, including 891 direct union construction jobs.
The project aligns with the Justice40 Initiative by prioritizing improvements for historically disadvantaged communities.
It is worth noting that the project is currently in the right-of-way acquisition and final design phase, with property owners receiving market-based bids for necessary land acquisitions.
Pending full funding, construction is expected to begin in 2027 and be completed in 2030.
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