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Palmdale wins $25 million RAISE grant for Rancho Vista Boulevard grade separation; design nearly complete
Summary
City staff announced Palmdale will receive a $25 million RAISE grant for a Rancho Vista Boulevard grade separation at Sierra Highway. Staff said the design is 95% complete and the project still needs approximately $100 million to finish construction.
The City Manager reported that Palmdale was awarded a $25 million RAISE (Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity) grant to build a grade separation at Rancho Vista Boulevard and Sierra Highway.
City staff told the council the project is approximately 95% designed and that the full cost is about $100 million; the RAISE award represents roughly a quarter of the total funding the city still needs to build the overpass. Staff emphasized the importance of the roadway improvement for safety and for the city’s industrial and aerospace employers who travel to Plant 42.
The announcement was informational; no formal council action was taken on the grant award during the meeting. Staff credited prior advocacy and federal outreach for securing the grant and said work will continue to identify remaining funding to complete the project.
Ending: Staff asked for continued council support and noted additional funding and design steps remain; a construction timeline and remaining funding plan were not presented on the record.
