Construction to prohibit turns along popular Sacramento corridor. Here’s where and when
As crews work to finish a $15 million construction project aimed at safe turning, commuters who frequent Sacramento’s Broadway corridor should expect detours, according to a news release from the city.
The closure starts Monday, April 15, for eastbound right turns on Broadway at Riverside Boulevard and Land Park Drive. Shutdowns are scheduled for roughly three to four weeks.
The work is part of the Broadway Complete Streets project.
What it means
Commuters won’t be able to make right turns.
In the release, senior engineer Philip Vulliet with the city’s Department of Public Works said the project is in a phase where “some of the more difficult to construct features need to be completed prior to beginning large scale paving operations.”
“At these two corners specifically, closure of right turn movements is needed to efficiently complete the work and avoid lengthy delays” said Vulliet, who doubles as project manager.
The southwest corners of the intersections will be reconstructed with new curbs, curb ramps and signal equipment.
What you should do
You can use X Street as an alternative route, drive cautiously, heed traffic signage and detours, and expect delays.
Detours will disrupt eastbound Broadway traffic heading southbound on Riverside Boulevard and Land Park Drive.
“The construction team and City will take every available measure to expedite this work and minimize the duration of this inconvenience to the public,” Vulliet said.
Westbound left turns from Broadway onto southbound Land Park Drive and Riverside Boulevard will not be affected.
What is the project?
The multi-million dollar plan will reduce vehicle traffic lanes and distinguish a center two-way left turn lane to promote turning safety, the release states.
Construction started in 2023 and the final phase is slated to be completed this year, according to the city.
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