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Victorville Secures State Road Funding, Construction Jobs in Infrastructure Bill
The measure is projected to channel state transportation funds into road work and job training that directly touch Victorville commutes and employment in construction and logistics sectors.
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The California Assembly approved the Regional Infrastructure Enhancement Bill on June 28, directing portions of the state transportation fund to San Bernardino County projects that include Victorville.
The legislation comes forward during the 2025-2026 session as the state updates its five-year transportation plan and reviews maintenance backlogs on major corridors serving the High Desert.
Victorville residents who drive Interstate 15 or use local arterials such as Bear Valley Road would see the first projects affect daily travel times and freight access to the Southern California Logistics Airport.
Projected Job Effects for Victorville Workers
Construction contracts funded by the bill would require bidders to recruit from the local workforce, according to the Assembly Transportation Committee analysis, potentially adding positions in paving, utility relocation and equipment operation over the next three fiscal years.
Separate workforce grants in the bill text would support certificate programs at Victor Valley College focused on heavy equipment and traffic control, with the state Department of Transportation listed as the administering agency.
Infrastructure and Service Updates for Residents
The bill states that $4.8 million from the overall allocation is reserved for Victorville street resurfacing and signal upgrades, with the City of Victorville required to submit project lists by December 2026 for review by Caltrans district offices.
The Senate Appropriations Committee fiscal estimate shows the total county share at $28.5 million, of which Victorville's portion is calculated using 2025 population and lane-mile data submitted by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority.
The bill now requires concurrence votes in both houses before reaching the governor, after which the first grant applications would open in the 2027-2028 state budget cycle.