# USDOT Awards $25M Pomona SR-71 Grant

On October 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) a $25 million INFRA grant for Phase 2 of the SR-71 Gap Closure Project in Pomona, California. The planned work includes HOV and mixed-flow lanes, bridge upgrades to support freight movement, and other corridor improvements. The grant announcement does not identify solicitations, contractors, or a procurement schedule, so it signals a future project pipeline rather than an immediate bid opportunity.

- The project’s potential scopes include roadway construction, bridge upgrades, freight-mobility improvements, and related corridor work.
- Contractors and suppliers can use the announced project scope to assess relevant capabilities and prepare for Metro’s future procurement announcements; no bid dates or contract awards are specified.
- The $25 million grant supports Phase 2, but the announcement does not establish that the grant amount is the total project budget or the value of any future contract.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Transportation
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)
- Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)

### Sources
- [USDOT Awards $25 Million Grant to Metro for SR-71 Gap Closure Safety Project - LA Metro](https://www.metro.net/about/media-relations/usdot-awards-25-million-grant-to-metro-for-sr-71-gap-closure-safety-project/) - CA