Rep. Calvert Secures $67 Million for Local Infrastructure Projects in Funding Package
Today, Congressman Calvert announced that more than $67 million for 41st Congressional District water and transportation infrastructure projects was included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill at his request. The Community Project Funding secured by Rep. Calvert for 41st District projects was the highest total among all members in the California House delegation. The bill was approved by the House of Representatives today and now moves to the Senate before heading to the White House for the President’s signature.
“The resources provided for Riverside County projects in this bill will help communities throughout our region,” said Rep. Calvert. “I’m proud to work together with our local leaders to identify and fund projects that will make an impact in reducing traffic congestion, improving water quality, and enhancing our local airports. As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight to return the tax dollars my constituents send to Washington, D.C. back here to make a difference in my district.”
Funding was included for the following 41st Congressional District infrastructure projects:
- $5.6 million for the Cook Street Bridge Project in Palm Desert
- $1.7 million for the Corona Trails Improvement Project
- $5 million for the French Valley Airport Contract Control Tower Project
- $5 million for the Indian Canyon Drive Project in Palm Springs
- $5 million for the I-10 Singleton Road Interchange Project in Calimesa
- $5 million for the I-15 Express Lanes Southern Extension Project
- $8 million for the Lake Elsinore Water Quality Project
- $4 million for the Magnolia Avenue Widening Project in Corona
- $2.4 million for the Norco Recycled Water Distribution and Transmission Mainline Project
- $3 million for the Inline Baggage Handling System Improvement Project at Palm Springs International Airport
- $5 million for the Quail Valley Septic to Sewer Conversion Project
- $2.5 million for the Scott Road/Bundy Canyon Road Widening in Menifee
- $5 million for the Via Vail Roadway Improvement Project in Rancho Mirage
- $5 million for the Washington Street Pavement Resurfacing Project in La Quinta
- $5 million for the Whitewater Channel Lining in Indian Wells
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