City finishes $60.6 million upgrade on La Media and Airway Roads in Otay Mesa
San Diego celebrated the completion of improvements to La Media and Airway roads in Otay Mesa Friday Photo courtesy of city of San Diego The city of San Diego Friday reopened the intersection of La Media and Airway roads capping a two year road enhancement and safety project in Otay Mesa When you take a look around the intersection of La Media Road and Airway Road it is easy to see the immediate impact these improvements are having Mayor Todd Gloria noted Vehicles are now moving through this once-congested area briskly thanks to the expanded lanes giving both local businesses and cross-border transporters more efficient access their destinations I am excited to see the economic development this major infrastructure funding will bring in the years to come The million project began in March It raised the intersection of La Media and Airway roads and installed drainage structures to address persistent flooding La Media Road was also upgraded to a six-lane primary arterial from State Way to Airway Road and to a five-lane major road between Airway and Siempre Viva roads with three southbound lanes and two northbound lanes Additional improvements include buffered bike lanes parkway landscaping new traffic signals curb ramps and high-visibility crosswalks La Media Road has been a top priority for me since day one in office disclosed City Councilwoman Vivian Moreno For years this locality was overlooked and narrated there was no funding But I fought back got creative and made the city and state pay attention This road represents more than infrastructure it s a mastery for the people of Otay Mesa who never stopped pushing for the capital they deserve La Media Road is part of the designated truck journey for the Otay Mesa Port of Entry with more than commercial vehicles per day La Media Road is California s key Export Corridor and with the latest lane expansions and upgrades it now truly reflects its vital role revealed Alejandra Mier y Teran executive director of the Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce San Diego secured million in state grant funds to help cover project costs
