Franklin Boulevard Complete Street Project
Construction Update | Actualización de la construcción
April 15, 2026
Construction on the Franklin Boulevard Complete Streets Project is nearing completion, with the project anticipated to be finished in early June 2026.
Crews are continuing work throughout the corridor, focusing on final improvements and finishing activities.
Current and Upcoming Work:
- Utility adjustments and final surface improvements
- Installation of signs, striping, and green pavement markings
- Tree planting and landscape improvements along the corridor
- Ongoing coordination for traffic signals and irrigation systems
What to Expect:
- Lane closures and traffic control in active work areas
- Construction crews and equipment present along Franklin Boulevard
- Temporary delays and minor access impacts near work zones
Questions or concerns?
Phone: 916.226.1585 | Email: Franklin@CityofSacramento.org.
** Español**
15 de abril
La construcción del Proyecto de Calles Completas de Franklin Boulevard está cerca de finalizar, y se prevé que concluya a principios de junio de 2026.
Las cuadrillas continúan trabajando a lo largo del corredor, enfocándose en mejoras finales y actividades de terminación.
Trabajos Actuales y Próximos:
- Ajustes de servicios públicos y mejoras finales en la superficie
- Instalación de señalización, demarcación vial y pintura verde en el pavimento
- Plantación de árboles y mejoras de paisajismo a lo largo del corredor
- Coordinación continua para señales de tráfico y sistemas de riego
Qué Esperar:
- Cierres de carriles y control de tráfico en las zonas de trabajo
- Presencia de cuadrillas y equipo de construcción a lo largo de Franklin Boulevard
- Retrasos temporales y posibles impactos menores al acceso cerca de las zonas de trabajo
¿Preguntas o inquietudes?
Teléfono: 916.226.1585 | Correo electrónico: Franklin@CityofSacramento.org.
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Pre-Construction Information
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About The Project
After nearly seven years of planning, community input, and design, construction of the Franklin Boulevard Complete Streets Project began in early 2025. This webpage will be regularly updated with construction progress and impacts.
During the design phase, the City of Sacramento collaborated with a broad cross section of community members, organizations and agency partners in the development of a Complete Streets Master Plan for Franklin Boulevard between Sutterville Road between 12th Avenue and 38th Avenue. The project will enhance safety and provide a pedestrian, bicycle, vehicular, and transit friendly environment through improved roadway and streetscape designs.
Benefits
The corridor is currently a four-lane arterial with limited pedestrian and bicycle amenities, making it a less than an ideal environment for anyone traveling without a car. The final design, that started in early 2025, improves connectivity for all users, improves pedestrian safety and access to businesses, creates safer traffic movements, and new bicycle routes.
Situated within the Franklin Boulevard District, the project will transform the corridor into a friendly and inviting gateway to the district, businesses and adjacent neighborhoods and will introduce new sidewalk improvements, marked pedestrian crossings, buffered bicycle lanes, lighting and landscaping.
The Franklin Boulevard Complete Street Project will:
- Reduced lanes to calm traffic and prioritize pedestrians
- Add bike facilities and a protected bike lane
- Increase safety with new pedestrian lighting
- Construct medians to accommodate pedestrian crossings
- Expand tree coverage to eliminate the current “shade desert”
Cost and Funding
Public Works staff secured construction funding through three main, competitive sources:
- Active Transportation Program funds from the California Transportation Commission
- Federal grants through the Sacramento Area Council of Governments
- Measure A funds administered by the Sacramento Transportation Authority
The planning, environmental review, and preliminary engineering phases for this project were funded through a Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Community Design Grant, with additional public funds.
Community Involvement
Community members and businesses, led by the Franklin Boulevard District, approached the City to bring a traffic calming and pedestrian safety project to their community. The project has always been community driven and community input was used to inform the design. Click here to review the community engagement during the design phase. Community outreach will continue during construction.
Pre- Construction Postcard: March 2025. Mailed to over 4,500 parcels in the project area to notify about work starting. View Postcard Here
National Nights Out: August 6, 2024
Franklin Business Resource Fair: October 15, 2024
Project FAQ's
1. How long has the Franklin Boulevard Complete Streets Project been in the works?
The Project has been in development since 2017, starting with a master planning effort involving community input. The city completed a planning study, finalized the design, secured funding, coordinated with business owners, and is now under construction.
2. Why is the Franklin Boulevard Complete Streets Project important?
Franklin Boulevard, the main street of North City Farms, hosts shops, markets, restaurants, and services. However, its proximity to Highway 99 also makes it a commuter bypass.
The project is located on Franklin Boulevard between Sutterville Road to 32nd Avenue, just south of Fruitridge Road. The Project will reduce lanes from four to two, add protected bikeways, widen sidewalks, and introduce landscaping, trees, and pedestrian lighting. These changes will calm traffic and make the area safer for the community.
3. What is the timeline for completion?
Construction along the corridor began in early 2025. This project includes sidewalk reconstruction and widening, new curb ramps, lighting and signals, landscaping, and resurfacing/striping the pavement. To complete all these tasks, the project is anticipated to under construction into early 2026.
4. How has the community been involved with the project?
The community initiated the Franklin Boulevard Complete Streets Project through the Franklin Boulevard Business Association, comprised of intergenerational business owners with strong local ties. Collaborating with organizations and experts, the Franklin Boulevard Business Association prioritized a Complete Street project to make Franklin Boulevard safer and more user friendly for walking, biking, and driving. The design, developed with input from businesses, community groups, and schools, construction started in early 2025.
5. What should Franklin Boulevard users except during construction?
The project will reduce lanes to one in each direction and will be implemented in a permanent lane reduction from the beginning of construction. Please use caution and plan for additional travel time when driving through the construction area. Businesses and schools will always remain open, and all properties will always be accessible during construction.
Questions? Concerns?
Call: (916) 226-1585
Email: franklin@cityofsacramento.org