Franklin Boulevard Gap Closure Project
Project description
This project is part of a larger effort by the City of Sacramento and Sacramento County to improve pedestrian safety and fill bicycle connectivity gaps on Franklin Boulevard. Both entities have completed projects from Big Horn Boulevard to Martin Luther King Boulevard which included signal improvements, pedestrian and other active transportation imrovements.
The limits of the Franklin Boulevard Gap Closure Project are Franklin Boulevard from Mack Road to Florin Road. The improvements identified for this project include pavement rehabilitation, curb ramp reconstruction, signal improvements, buffered bike lanes, pedestrian improvements and fiber optic cable.
Benefits
This project is part of a larger effort by the City of Sacramento to fill the bicycle connectivity gaps on Franklin Boulevard. It fills in the final gap between projects that span from Big Horn Boulevard to Martin Luther King Boulevard.
The signal improvements proposed by this project will upgrade detection for bicyclists and vehicles at the signalized intersections. Curb ramp reconstruction will further contribute to pedestrian safety and accessibility throughout the project limits.
Costs and funding
This project is funded with Senate Bill 1 Local Partnership Program and local Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds. The estimated cost of construction is approximately $3.9 million.
Schedule
Construction is planned to begin in July 2025.
Contact
Kelli Lacy, Assistant Civil Engineer
Email: kelacy@cityofsacramento.org