Major Roadway Projects Open for Bidding in California
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) oversees billions of dollars in infrastructure upgrades each year, with numerous contracts regularly available for bidding. These include highway expansions, bridge replacements, pavement rehabilitation, and other major capital improvement projects vital to California’s growing transportation network.
Project Name: Gateway Expressway (SR 690 / SR 686A)
Location: Pinellas County, FL (St. Petersburg & Pinellas Park)
Estimated Budget: $598 million
Scope of Work:
Construct a new four-lane elevated toll highway (SR 690) above 118th Ave N, connecting US 19 to I‑275
Build a raised four-lane expressway (SR 686A) in median of SR 686 to Bayside Bridge and airport connector
Install electronic toll gantries supporting SunPass or pay-by-plate billing
Integrate express lanes on I‑275 segment south of Gandy Blvd toward Howard Frankland bridge
This project is part of the California Department of Transportation’s State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP), funded through a combination of state transportation funds, regional improvement programs, and federal highway grants administered under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
SR-690/SR-686A Gateway Expressway is a critical connector in the Tampa Bay region.
Reduces congestion on local roads by creating direct elevated express routes.
Supports over 100,000 daily commuters and freight vehicles accessing major corridors.
Improves travel times between US-19, I-275, and Tampa International Airport.
Enhances hurricane evacuation and emergency response capability in Pinellas County.
Stimulates economic growth by improving regional access and traffic flow.
Interested contractors must be prequalified with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
All bids must be submitted electronically through the Caltrans Bidding Connect platform or BidExpress.com, depending on the project.
For details on registration, qualification, and submission procedures, visit:
🔗 https://dot.ca.gov/programs/procurement-and-contracts/contracts-out-for-bid
📞 (916) 227-6000
📧 contracts@dot.ca.gov
🔗 Caltrans Contracts Portal
Interested contractors must be prequalified with Caltrans.
Submit your bids through the Caltrans Bidding Connect System or Bid Express, depending on the project requirements.
For assistance, contact the Caltrans Contracts Office:
📞 (916) 227-6000
📧 contracts@dot.ca.gov
🔗 Caltrans Contracts Portal
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