Encinitas, Solana Beach and Del Mar are among the cities receiving parts of $42 million in federal funding for various community projects through U.S. Rep. Mike Levin, D-San Juan Capistrano.
“Since entering Congress in 2019, I’ve made it my mission to deliver the federal funding necessary to address our district’s most pressing challenges and improve quality of life for all residents,” Levin said in a statement. “I’m proud to have secured over $42 million in the latest government funding package that will go towards railroad and highway improvements, tackling homelessness, safer streets, and more. These investments will make positive differences in communities all throughout our district, and residents will benefit tremendously.”
Del Mar is set to receive a little more than $1 million for the San Dieguito Lagoon Shoreline Protection Project, according to a news release from Levin’s office. The funding would go toward final engineering and construction for living levees to guard against flooding from the San Dieguito River and coastal erosion.
Encinitas is also going to receive $1 million for the North Coast Highway 101 Drainage Improvement Project, which will enable construction of a 60-inch storm drain to reduce flooding in the Leucadia area.
Solana Beach will get $500,000 for sidewalks and curbs along Glencrest Drive connecting to Lomas Santa Fe Drive as part of the Safe Routes to School Project.
Other funding includes $2 million for the Pier View Bridge Project in Oceanside, $1 million for the Carlsbad Village Railroad Double Track Trenching Project in Carlsbad, and $600,000 for the North County Transit District’s Positive Train Control Rail Safety Enhancement Project.