A bill seeking to speed up the long-awaited project to widen Highway 37 in the North Bay has been signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom, supporters announced.

Assembly Bill 697 by Asm. Lori Wilson (D-Solano County) streamlines environmental review and permitting for the project, which would widen the roadway to two lanes in each direction. The bill passed unanimously in both the Assembly and State Senate .

"AB 697 represents a major step forward for the people of Solano County and the entire North Bay region," Wilson said in a statement. "This bill will improve the quality of life for thousands of working families by addressing daily congestion, creating good-paying jobs, and protecting the natural environment that makes our region special."

Under AB 697, the bill would allow the pr

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