Over 24,000 San Joaquin County residents spend 90-plus minutes commuting to work every day, a 27 percent increase since 2015.
To help reduce that travel time, Representative Josh Harder (CA-09) this past week helped secure a $41,349,000 federal grant to fund critical improvements to the Corral Hollow Road Corridor in Tracy. Commute times have skyrocketed in the past 10 years, with over 100,000 commuters now traveling into and out of San Joaquin daily. Rep. Harder urged the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to invest in this vital infrastructure project which will upgrade interchanges, improve safety, and reduce traffic.
“We all know parents who spend more time sitting in traffic than with their kids. It’s totally unacceptable. Commutes have gotten out of control here in San Joaquin County and it’s time we did something about it,” said Rep. Josh Harder. “This $41 million grant is a big deal for Tracy families and our entire region – it means streamlined interchanges, new bridges, and getting people home faster and safer. I’m excited to work with the City of Tracy to get shovels in the ground as soon as possible.”
Corral Hollow Road Corridor Project Highlights:
Improving the I-580/Corral Hollow Road Interchange by adding two new roundabouts at freeway ramp intersections, widening the overcrossing, and adding a new pedestrian and bicycle path.
Replacing bridges and widening Corral Hollow Road from two to four lanes with multimodal facilities and replacing outdated bridges over the California Aqueduct and Delta Mendota Canal.
Adding a traffic signal and turn lanes at Linne Road intersection to improve safety and ease traffic flow.
“The City of Tracy is incredibly honored to receive $41.35 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation to enhance our transportation infrastructure, including vital improvements to Corral Hollow Road,” said City of Tracy Mayor Dan Arriola. “This project will help ease congestion, improve safety, and provide better connectivity for our growing community. The upgrades—such as widening Corral Hollow Road to a four-lane divided roadway and improving key intersections—will make a significant difference in the daily lives of our residents. We extend our thanks to U.S. Senator Alex Padilla and Congressman Josh Harder for their support in securing this funding. We also would like to thank our local partners, Tracy Hills and the San Joaquin Council of Governments, for their collaboration in advocating for this grant alongside the City of Tracy.”
The Corral Hollow Road Corridor Project addresses decades of increasing traffic, aging infrastructure, and the urgent need for safer, more efficient travel routes. By modernizing key intersections and roadways, this federal funding will make a tangible difference for local families and commuters while preparing the region for continued growth.
