$400 million approved for widening Highway 70 between Oroville and Marysville Oroville Mercury Register » More than $400 million in funding has been approved to widen the dangerous stretch of Highway 70 between Oroville and Marysville. The California Transportation Commission approved the spending Wednesday. The stretch of highway became a focus of attention for improvements after 13 people died on the road in 2017. Michelle2018-03-26T11:30:48-08:00March 22nd, 2018|California, Highways|