SANDAG increases funding for Santa Margarita Bridge and double tracking railroad project

The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) approved an increase in the program budget for the Camp Pendleton area railroad double-tracking and Santa Margarita Bridge replacement.

SANDAG’s board voted 15-0 Oct. 25 with no representatives from El Cajon, Lemon Grove, National City, or Santee present to approve the additional $1.3 million. The budget will eventually need to be increased by another $1.25 million, although an insurance settlement is expected to cover that amount.

The project will add a new 0.8-mile section of double-tracking to connect two existing passing tracks and create a...