First stage of construction nears completion for San Juan Avenue project

By Sara Beth Williams–
Phase 1A of the San Juan Complete Streets project is nearly complete, according to the city.

Citrus Heights City Manager Ash Feeney announced during the Oct. 23 City Council meeting last week that Phase 1A construction should be complete within a few weeks. The project began earlier this year, and aims to “create safer travel for drivers and pedestrians” on San Juan Avenue, according to the city’s website.

The project includes constructing new sidewalks and adding buffered bike lanes, adding additional streetlighting, storm drain infrastructure upgrades and expansion, and the phase will finish off with a full roadway resurfacing and new striping.

Feeney also said during the council meeting that traffic signals at San Juan Avenue and Madison Avenue are currently undergoing modifications.

Phase 1A includes construction along San Juan Avenue from Madison Avenue to Chesline Drive, and Phase 1B will continue construction from Chesline Drive to Spicer Drive. Phase 2 will continue down San Juan Avenue, from Spicer Drive to Greenback Lane.

Travelers should be prepared for lane and sidewalk closures throughout the construction, the city said. For periodic updates on the San Juan Complete Streets Project, residents can visit the city’s Capital Improvements project page here.