Beaumont, CA—On March 9, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $10 million spending package to expand access to health care, bring clean water to the Eastern Coachella Valley, and drive economic growth in the 36th District. The ten-item package championed by Congressman Raul Ruiz, MD includes $1.5 million for Beaumont’s Pennsylvania Widening Project.
“Expansion and widening of Pennsylvania Avenue is a critical project for Beaumont and the Pass Area. These improvements will enhance access and help alleviate traffic congestion along I-10,” said Todd Parton, Beaumont City Manager. “This would not be possible without the tireless efforts of Congressman Ruiz. With his assistance, one of the area’s most vital retail centers will continue to flourish while much needed traffic relief is provided to area residents. Additionally, Beaumont will be able to reallocate our local dollars to other critical projects that benefit our community as well as the region.”
Beaumont’s project is in the final approval process and will soon expand Pennsylvania Avenue from two lanes to four lanes from Sixth Street to First Street and include protected dual left turns from northbound Pennsylvania Ave to westbound Sixth Street.
