Granite Secures $78M Caltrans Infrastructure Project in Orange County
Slice of Construction Team
Feb 18, 2025
Key Highlights:
- Granite awarded a $78M contract by Caltrans for a major infrastructure upgrade in Orange County.
- Project involves demolition and reconstruction of a 320-foot-long concrete bridge to enhance mobility on the SR 55/91 corridor.
- Additional improvements include retaining walls, sound walls, asphalt and concrete paving, and storm drainage upgrades.
- First of three projects aimed at alleviating congestion and improving the SR 55/91 connector.
- Construction begins April 2025, with completion set for October 2027.
Source: Business Wire
Quotes
“ “This project represents the largest local Caltrans project that Granite’s Los Angeles/Orange County (LAOC) team has captured to date. Additionally, this project allows Granite to continue to foster our two-time partnering award-winning relationship with District 12 and will also improve our ability to capture future opportunities with alternative delivery projects in the LA and Orange County market areas.” ”
Scott McArthur, Vice President of Regional Operations at Granite
Why This Matters:
This infrastructure project is a significant step toward reducing congestion and improving safety along one of California’s busiest corridors. The reconstruction of the SR 55/91 bridge will enhance traffic flow, reduce bottlenecks, and modernize transportation infrastructure for the region. As the first of three planned projects, this initiative signals long-term investment in mobility solutions for Southern California commuters.
