Project: South Bay Expressway

Summary

The South Bay Expressway project is a 9.2-mile extension of SR 125 from SR 54 to just north of the Mexico border. Construction of the $730 million ($2013) began in May 2003 and was opened to traffic in November 2007, approximately one year behind schedule. The South Bay Expressway was the first public-private partnership in the State of California, and the first toll road in San Diego County.

Characteristics and Setting

Classification/Type New Highway/Freeway
Transportation Mode Highway
Usage 29,500
Length (mi) 9.20
Economic Distress 0.86
Population Density (ppl/sq mi) 669
Population Growth Rate (%) 1.5%
Employment Growth Rate (%) 2.3%
Market Size 2,317,289
Airport Travel Distance (mi) 2.0000
Topography 21

Geography

Region Rocky Mountain / Far West
State CA
County San Diego County
City San Diego & Chula Vista
Urban/Class Level Metro
Local Area N/A
Impact Area N/A
Transportation System Highway

Timing

Initial Study Date 2002
Post Construction Study Date 2012
Construction Start Date 2003
Construction End Date 2007
Months Duration 54

Costs

Project Year of Expenditure (YOE) 2007
Planned Cost (YOE $) N/A
Actual Cost (YOE $) $658,000,000
Actual Cost (2022$) $1,074,257,100

Pre/Post Conditions

NOTE: All pre/post dollar values are in 2022$

Transportation

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Impacts

NOTE: All impact dollar values are in 2022$

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Narrative

South Bay Expressway

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