Rep. Waxman Urges Federal Funding for Lost Hills Road at US 101 Freeway Interchange Improvement Project

Rep. Henry Waxman sent a letter to Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood urging the Department to support an application submitted by the City of Calabasas for funding for its Lost Hills Road at US-101 Freeway Interchange Improvement Project in the TIGER V round of funding.

“The Lost Hills Road/US 101 interchange project is important for the City of Calabasas and the region," said Waxman. "It will reduce traffic and improve pedestrian safety by widening the overpass to five lanes. I’m glad to lend my support for the project.”

The Lost Hills Bridge and Interchange serves as the chief access point for drivers traveling to coastal cities and the Pacific Coast Highway. The bridge currently carries close to 30,000 vehicles each day. The total cost for the project is estimated at $29 million and will be paid for primarily through Measure R funds.

Waxman wrote in the letter to LaHood:

"The Interchange Improvement Project will widen and replace the Lost Hills overpass and address operational, traffic and safety needs in the area."

"His support is crucial to the funding of the project and we are very thankful for his backing," he said.