KING CITY — A stretch of Highway 101 near King City is set for major rehabilitation as part of a broader slate of state and federally funded transportation projects aimed at improving safety and extending the life of California’s roadways.
Granite announced Jan. 29 that it has been selected for a $20 million infrastructure project to rehabilitate an eight-mile section of Highway 101 near King City. The federally funded project will be included in Granite’s first-quarter capital plan.
Work will include restoring pavement, extending roadway service life, updating safety devices, repairing culverts, improving lighting and enhancing traffic data collection. Granite’s Coalinga Asphalt Plant will supply approximately 31,900 tons of rubberized hot mix asphalt and 5,930 tons of hot mix asphalt for the project.
“This project reinforces our core strengths and demonstrates the value created through Granite’s strategic acquisition of Papich Construction,” said Granite Vice President of Regional Operations Larry Camilleri. “It leverages the capabilities, materials and expertise across multiple Granite regions to deliver high-quality, long-lasting infrastructure for the communities we serve.”
Construction is expected to begin in late first quarter 2026 and be completed by first quarter 2027.
The Highway 101 work comes as the California Transportation Commission approved $1.1 billion statewide in December for transportation improvements, including highway safety projects and investments to restore aging infrastructure. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the funding Dec. 9.
“We are investing in zero-emission transit, safer roads and resilient infrastructure. That’s what Build More, Faster is all about: good-paying jobs and investments in our communities while delivering on our world-leading climate goals,” Newsom said.
Among the approved local district projects is $6.1 million to replace the San Antonio River Bridge and North Bradley Undercrossing on Highway 101, from south of the East Garrison Overcrossing to Jolon Road near Bradley in southern Monterey County. That project includes pavement rehabilitation, reconstruction of guardrails and drainage systems, and replacement of transportation management system elements and signage.
Of the total statewide allocation, $463 million comes from Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, with an additional $190 million from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. California is expected to receive nearly $42 billion in federal infrastructure funding over five years.
For more information about transportation and other infrastructure projects funded with state and federal investments, visit build.ca.gov.
