Interstate 80 near Sacramento adds toll lanes despite environmental concerns, reflecting highway expansion vs. climate goals in California.
In a test case of climate goals vs. freeway expansions, new lanes on Interstate 80 near Sacramento have won, despite environmental concerns. The $485M project, which adds toll lanes to ease congestion, symbolizes the future of highway expansion in California and the conflict with climate change policies. The Yolo Causeway project, underway for over a century, is a bellwether for other major highway projects planned across the state, including the 5 Freeway in Orange County.
June 20, 2024
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