By Sara Beth Williams—
Several roadwork projects are planned for 2025 and 2026, according to the city. Citrus Heights General Services Director Regina Cave said multiple projects are set to begin this summer, while other projects are being postponed due to the ongoing Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Project Phase 2.
Projects for 2025 include resurfacing and other safety improvements on Sunrise Boulevard, Macy Plaza Drive, Dewey Drive, and Butternut Drive and Roseville Road.
Resurfacing of Sunrise Boulevard and Macy Plaza Drive: Two simultaneous resurfacing projects have already begun as of May 12. The majority of the roadwork will take place at night. The first resurfacing project includes Sunrise Boulevard from Madison Avenue to Greenback Lane. The second resurfacing project is on Macy Plaza Drive from Birdcage Street to Sunrise Boulevard. The project will last eight weeks and include a multi-layer resurfacing treatment designed to improve road durability and safety.
Dewey Drive resurfacing: Dewey Drive is scheduled to be resurfaced this summer, from the southern border at Conamara Circle, up Greenback Lane and Van Maren Lane to Auburn Boulevard. The project is expected to begin by July, or earlier, and should be completed quickly, Cave said, because all necessary sidewalk deficiencies and ADA ramps have already been added.
ADA and drainage improvements along multiple streets, including Rollingwood Boulevard. Cave said bids were opened within the last two weeks, and she hopes multiple improvements can be made this year, ahead of resurfacing next year.
Butternut Drive and Roseville Road Safety Improvements: The project includes safety improvements on Butternut Drive between Roseville Road and Villaview Drive to include bub outs, left-turn lane for southbound Roseville Road, bike lanes, signage and striping. The project also includes installation of retroreflective backplates at 36 signalized intersections throughout the city.
The project is Highway Safety Improvement Program grant funded, and approved documents will need to be reviewed by the California Department of Transportation prior to release of the construction grant funds, the city said in a statement Monday. As soon as the grant funding is released, the city will advertise the bid. The goal is to complete this project before the end of 2025.
Projects planned for 2026 include resurfacing and repaving multiple major and minor arterials, including:
- Antelope Road resurfacing from Roseville Road to Auburn Boulevard
- Rollingwood Boulevard resurfacing from Auburn Boulevard to Antelope Road
- Fair Oaks Boulevard resurfacing from Greenback Lane to Madison Avenue
- Full repaving of Madison Avenue, which is a project being led by Sacramento County. Cave said the county has sent plans, which are being reviewed by utility companies. Citrus Heights will contribute funds toward the portion of San Juan Avenue to Fair Oaks Boulevard.
Cave said the eastern section, from Antelope Road to Sunrise Boulevard, is in “really good condition, with good structure and few potholes. Cave also said that resurfacing that section will be a larger active transportation project requiring grant funding.
Multiple capital projects are also in phases involving design and community outreach. For more detailed information regarding public infrastructure projects, including the Three-Year Pavement Preservation Plan, visit the city’s capital improvement projects page.
