Federal money designated for 10 Freeway/Pepper Avenue interchange

Rep. Joe Baca, a Democrat from Rialto, announced Thursday that federal transportation dollars have been designated for the 10 Freeway/ Pepper Avenue interchange in Colton.

Officials from Fontana and San Bernardino Associated Governments asked for the money to be transferred from the Cypress Avenue overcrossing project.

"This funding will benefit the quality of life for Inland residents and help to ensure our continued economic viability," Baca said in a statement.