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Project Purpose and Overview

The purpose of this Project is to provide necessary improvements to Railroad Street and adjacent sidewalks in support of the City’s goal to develop a multi-use outdoor plaza and pertinent infrastructure in the City’s historic district. The Project is needed for improved flow of traffic for travelers, as well as improved accessible ramps and sidewalks for safety and efficiency.

The City of Elk Grove (City) in coordination with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) plans to construct roadway improvements on Railroad Street. The proposed improvements consist of road reconstruction, utility construction (wet and dry/joint trench), construction of new curbs, gutters, accessible sidewalks and ramps, and construction of two parking lots (with landscape and irrigation improvements) along an approximate 2,000-foot long segment of Railroad Street  and approximately 180 foot segment of Grove Street. Sidewalks are proposed along the east and west sides of Railroad Street and along the north and south sides of Grove Street that tie into the intersections of Elk Grove Boulevard and Railroad Street and Grove Street and Railroad Street. An approximately 2,000-foot long segment of Railroad Street will also be reconstructed. Ramp reconstruction is proposed at the intersection of Elk Grove Boulevard and Railroad Street and several new accessible ramps will also be constructed. New gas, sanitary sewer, storm drain, and water lines are proposed along Railroad Street and Grove Street.

Permanent right-of-way acquisitions and tree agreements have been completed along Railroad Street and Grove Street to accommodate the Project. Temporary construction easements, utility easements, and encroachment permits may be needed on a limited basis to accommodate the installation of the proposed improvements. Existing private utilities will remain active during project construction. No road closures are anticipated to occur and access to each residence and business will be maintained. Minor temporary detours for local traffic may take place and construction is anticipated to last eleven months.

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Environmental

Review the Environmental documents here:

Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) approved by City Council on January 11, 2017 

Supplemental Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) approved by City Council on July 24, 2019

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Funding

This Project is federally funded with Community Development Block Grant funds administered by HUD. As such, the Project requires compliance with both the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City is the lead agency for CEQA purposes and the responsible entity for NEPA purposes.

Current Status

Design for this Project is complete and the City is currently advertising the Project with the Old Town Plaza Phase 2 and 3 Project.  Bids are due in February and the City Council is anticipated to award the project in March 2020.  The City will begin pre-construction activities in January including tree cutting operations which the City anticipates will occur in February. 

Community Outreach

• View the Old Town Area Improvements Public Outreach
• Joint Open House May 14, 2019
• Disability Advisory Committee Meeting March 26, 2019

Schedule

Contact

For comments, questions or concerns, contact:

E-mail: kparsons@elkgrovecity.org
Mail: City of Elk Grove, Public Works Department
Kristin Parsons, Senior Civil Engineer
8401 Laguna Palms Way
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Phone: (916) 478-2236