GLENN COUNTY, Calif. - Caltrans and local officials celebrated the completion of the new Highway 162 bridge near Butte City with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday.
Officials say that this $116 million project enhances safety and connectivity in the surrounding area.
Replacing a 77-year-old bridge across the Sacramento River, the new 4,686-foot-long bridge meets current seismic standards and includes standard lanes and shoulders.
Caltrans say the project was funded by both federal and state sources, including $15.1 million from Senate Bill 1.
"This project emphasizes Caltrans’ commitment to public safety," said Sergio Aceves, Director of Caltrans District 3. “This new bridge signals a milestone for Glenn County and reflects our ongoing investments in projects that are safer, mo