1988- Circulation Map/Cooperative Agreement

Green Tree Blvd., between Hesperia Rd. and Ridgecrest Rd., was added to the Circulation Map of Victorville’s General Plan.
Also, Victorville, Apple Valley and County entered into a cooperative agreement for an alignment study.

1994- Alignment Study

The alignment study was completed with a road alignment close to what is now.

2008- Preliminary Design/ Federal Funding Procurement

Apple Valley, Victorville and the County apply for federal funds for the Yucca Loma Rd./Yates Rd./Green Tree Blvd. Corridor from Apple Valley Rd. to Hesperia Rd.

2011- Environmental Approval

Environmental Document is approved by Apple Valley as the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and by CALTRANS under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

2013- Federal Funds Approved for Final Design

Federal funds for final design, programmed by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), were authorized by FHWA.

2014- Final Design

City Council approves a Project Funding Agreement with SBCTA.
Also, City Council approves a contract with Dokken Engineering for final design and right of way acquisition.

2016- Funding Procurement

City Council approved a Term Loan Agreement with SBCTA and a cooperative agreement with Apple Valley and the County.
Also, federal funds for right of way were authorized by FHWA

2017- Construction of Phases I and II Completed

The Yucca Loma Bridge, and the widening of Yucca Loma Rd. and Yates Rd., were completed and opened to traffic.

2019- BNSF Railroad Agreement Approved

City Council approves an agreement with BNSF Railway permitting construction of the bridge.
Also, approvals for all environmental permits were obtained for the project.

2020- Right of Way Certification Approved

Right of way acquisition was completed by the City and certified by Caltrans.
City Council approved an agreement for the construction management.
Federal funds for construction, provided by SBCTA, were authorized by FHWA.

2021- Construction Contract is Awaited

Construction contract is awarded to Skanska.

2023- Projected End of Construction for the Green Tree Extension Project

May 2023, The City of Victorville celebrated the grand opening of the bridge.