District: District 3 - Marysville
Sergio Aceves, District 3 Director
Contact: Jeremy Linder (530) 701-5209
AUBURN – Today, Caltrans in collaboration with the Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA), announced the start of a sidewalk gap closure project along State Route 49 (SR 49) within the City of Auburn. The project is funded in part by a $14.4 million state Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant secured by the PCTPA.
Upcoming work includes construction of nearly 10,000 feet of new sidewalks, curb ramps, multiple crosswalks across SR 49 between Interstate 80 and Dry Creek Road and the addition of a pedestrian bridge over Rock Creek.
“This project is one in a series of many illustrating Caltrans’ commitment to safety along State Route 49,” said Caltrans District 3 Director Sergio Aceves. “Not only does the project enhance the vitality of the corridor by adding complete street elements, but also provides a more sustainable and reliable transportation network for all.”
The project is a follow-up to a $47.4 million roadway improvement and complete streets project Caltrans completed in 2022.
Once complete, the project will provide a contiguous path meeting current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards along portions of northbound and southbound SR 49 between I-80 and Dry Creek Road.
“The Highway 49 Sidewalk Gap Closure Project represents a significant step toward improving safety and mobility for Auburn residents,” said Auburn City Councilmember and PCTPA Board Member Alice Dowdin-Calvillo. “This project will create a much-needed safe connection for pedestrians and cyclists traveling through the area.”
Caltrans is leading the construction phase of the project, the PCTPA led the design and right of way phases. The project, which was awarded to Pacific Infrastructure Construction, LLC of Vacaville, is expected to be completed by summer 2026. Access to all businesses will be maintained, but motorists should anticipate periodic lane closures as work progresses.
Caltrans District 3 is responsible for maintaining and operating 4,385 lane miles in 11 Sacramento Valley and Northern Sierra counties. Caltrans reminds motorists to “Be Work Zone Alert” and slow in construction zones for the safety of travelers and crews performing these improvements.
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