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Beaumont seeks $13.5M in pass‑zone funds, adds $7.4M gap to Potrero interchange project; RCTC to lead construction
Summary
Council approved a five‑year CIP amendment and cooperative agreements enabling the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) to lead Potrero Interchange construction and to apply $13.5 million in pass‑zone TUMF credits; staff said a 100% design shows a roughly $7.4 million gap and estimated construction bid risk remains.
Beaumont city council on March 4 approved an amendment to the city's five‑year capital improvement plan and multiple cooperative agreements to advance the Potrero (I‑10/SR‑79) interchange project toward construction, while staff and regional partners outlined a funding shortfall identified in the 100% design and cost estimate.
City staff and consultants reported that Mark Thomas completed the project plans and a 100% cost estimate that showed a funding gap of approximately $7.4 million. The project team told council that Caltrans design comments and added requirements — including a utility…
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