Lincoln Boulevard Project
The Lincoln Boulevard Improvement Project is being completed in various phases. The goal is to increase pedestrian, bicycle, and Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) routes along Lincoln Blvd. The project spans from south of Sterling Parkway to north of Seventh Street.
Current Phase: Lincoln Blvd. Phase 3 – UPRR At-Grade Crossing
Project Area and Improvements
Phase 3 will improve railroad track pedestrian crossings to the following side streets:
- First Street
- Fifth Street
The total project length is about 0.4 miles of improved sidewalks and about 0.1 miles of NEV/Bike Lanes.
This project will shorten pedestrian crossings, add ADA compliant pedestrian ramps, and bike access along the side streets. We will also include NEV lanes along several of the side streets to go along with the City's NEV Circulation Plan.
Time Frame
Updated March 29, 2023.
- Construction is underway and will run through May 2023.
- Actual working days will depend on weather, material supplies availability, COVID-19, and other unforeseen conditions encountered during construction, such as underground utilities and coordination with railroad company.
Traffic Impacts
Lincoln Boulevard - April 3-7, 2023
Lincoln Boulevard will be closed between First Street and Second Street from April 3 through April 7 for watermain connection work.
- Closure will be in place during working hours, 7am to 7pm.
- Lincoln Boulevard will be reopened at the end of each working day.
Detour route is shown below. Click on the image to download larger map.
First Street Closure - April 5, 2023
First Street will be closed between Lincoln Boulevard and Flocchini Circle on April 5.
- Closure will be in place during working hours, 7am to 7pm.
- Closure will be lifted at the end of the working day.
- The purpose of this closure is for the contractor to perform plate grind during watermain connection work, scheduled for the week of April 3, 2023.
Intermittent Closures - through May 2023
Intermittent closures will continue to be in place at the following intersections through May 2023:
- First Street between Lincoln Boulevard and Flocchini Circle
- Fifth Street between Lincoln Boulevard and H Street
Please expect delays.
Construction Questions?
Please contact Project Manager Rob Hannah with Sierra National Construction at 916-481-6792 or via email.
Funding Source:
California Department of Transportation - Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ)
- Amount Requested: $2,775,051
- Local Match: $1,181,222
- Project Cost Estimate: $2,834,980
Upcoming Phases
Lincoln Blvd. Phase 3A – Pedestrian Railroad Crossing Upgrades |
Phase 3A will improve railroad track pedestrian crossings to the following side streets:
Funding Source:California Department of Transportation - Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ)
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Lincoln Blvd. Monuments Project - McBean Park Drive, 7th Street |
During this phase, we will construct two monuments at the intersections of:
These monuments will be consistent with the Lincoln Boulevard Master Plan. Intersection Improvements include a marquee sign, a seat wall, benches, guardrails, and ornamental fencing. Funding Source:Redevelopment Agency
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Lincoln Blvd. - Ferrari Ranch Road to 1st Street and Auburn Ravine Bridge |
This phase consists of expanding to a three-lane road with landscaped median, including NEV lanes and wider sidewalks. City Staff will be looking for funding opportunities (i.e. grants) for this project to be completed. Funding Source:California Department of Transportation – Highway Bridge Replacement Program
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Completed Phases
Lincoln Blvd. Phase 1 – 7th Street to McBean Park Drive |
This phase was completed October 2015. The project improved 250 feet of Lincoln Blvd. north of Seventh Street to McBean Park Drive. Improvements included transitions onto 5th Street, 6th Street, and 7th Street cross streets. The Project included the following elements:
Funding Sources:California Department of Transportation –Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Grant (CMAQ) SR65 Relinquishment Transportation Development Act (TDA)
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Lincoln Blvd. Phase 2 – 1st Street to McBean Park Drive |
This phase was completed November 2019. The project provided improvements to a quarter-mile stretch of Lincoln Boulevard. Improvements spanned from Second Street to McBean Park Drive. Improvements were like those listed in Phase 1 – 7th Street to McBean Park Drive. Funding Sources:California Department of Transportation –Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Grant (CMAQ) SR65 Relinquishment Transportation Development Act (TDA)
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Lincoln Blvd. HSIP – Signal Modification and Upgrades (Included with Phase 2 Project) |
This phase was completed November 2019 and included:
Funding Source:California Department of Transportation – Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
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