Board makes US 95 top transportation priority, asks state for $12.8 million for phases 2–3

Alejandro Figueroa, Yuma County’s economic development and intergovernmental-affairs official, presented the county’s fiscal-year 2027 state transportation budget request and identified US 95 as the top priority. Staff described US 95 as a critical north–south corridor supporting freight, agricultural shipments, military logistics and cross-border traffic, and requested a state general-fund appropriation of $12,800,000 to complete phases 2 and 3 (described in the packet as an 11-mile segment).

Supervisors discussed corridor history, travel demand and port-of-entry impacts. One supervisor requested an additional resolution addressing recurring closures at the Fortuna Road railroad crossing, and staff agreed to add that resolution to the January agenda. The board moved to approve the transportation funding request and collaboration between state and federal priorities for Highway 95; the motion passed by voice vote.

Staff said the county selected a single, high-priority transportation project to increase the likelihood of one-time state funding, noting the legislature indicated interest in one-time projects this cycle. A corrected packet noted the segment is 11 miles (not 12.808 miles as printed).