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STATE ROUTE 65 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PLAN

SUMMARY

This project is schedule to be completed through a series of projects along the corridor through the year 2035. The Corridor limits along Interstate 80 are from Roseville to Colfax, to the Eagle Road Interchange. The original highway constructed in 1968 has had few major improvements since it was constructed. the pavement is now deteriorated and extremely rough in many locations along the corridor. Some sections of the freeway cannot handle the current volume of traffic that it must now carry. Also this section of freeway is the scene of frequent accidents and traffic delays. Below are a list of projects that intend to correct the substandard conditions of the current roadway.

THINKING FORWARD

The purpose of this project is to widen Interstate 80 from Roseville to Rocklin, and to rebuild the interchanges at SR-65, Rocklin Rd, Sierra College Blvd, Loomis and Colfax/SR-174. The projects also include some operational improvements to the freeway as well.

PROJECT STATS

Basic Information:
Project Name Project Area Status Est. Const. Date Est. Completion
SR-65/I-80 Interchange Improvements I-80 at State Route 65 interchange Long Range Planning TBD 2030
Freeway Widening I-80 to Lincoln From I-80 to Industrial Ave in Lincoln Long Range Planning TBD 2035
Sunset Blvd Interchange SR-65 at Sunset Blvd Design 2008 2010
Lincoln Bypass SR-65 from Industrial Ave to SR-65 Just North of Riosa Rd Right of Way winter 2009 winter 2013
Wheatland Bypass SR-65 from just north of the bear river bridge to South Beale Rd Long Range Planning TBD TBD
Third Feather River Bridge & Expressway SR-65 south of McGoway Pkwy to SR-99 Long Range Conceptual TBD TBD

PROJECT DETAILS

STATE ROUTE 65/INTERSTATE 80 INTERCHANGE RECONSTRUCTION

Reconstruct existing interchange to allow for future long range planned widening of SR-65 to 6 lanes. Widen interchange and reconstruct with high-speed design instead of loop ramp.
FREEWAY WIDENING I-80 TO LINCOLN

This project will widen state route 65 to six lanes from Interstate 80 in Rocklin to just south of Industrial Ave in Lincoln.
SUNSET BLVD INTERCHANGE PROJECT

Construct a new partial cloverleaf interchange on State Route 65 at Sunset Blvd, one off-ramp and two on-ramps in each direction. Project to include ramp metering and a designated HOV lanes on entrance ramps heading towards Roseville.
LINCOLN BYPASS

Construct new bypass west of Lincoln.

WHEATLAND BYPASS

Construct new freeway bypass from SR-65 north of the Bear River bridge to Current freeway terminus near South Beale Road. The exact routing has not yet been determined for this bypass however it most likely will be built to the east of Wheatland.
THIRD FEATHER RIVER BRIDGE AND EXPRESSWAY

A conceptual plan to build a new road across the Feather River south of Yuba City and Marysville as a possible extension of state route 65. The proposed crossing would be built as a freeway or expressway.

PROJECT BACKGROUND

This freeway route is vital to California's intrastate transportation needs and is an important inter-regional highway in the north central valley. These projects would provide a better connection to the capital for those communities to the north. Several projects are planned to address several issues such as: bottlenecks and congestion, grade separations at busy intersections, removal of highway traffic from local streets, just to name a few. These projects are vital to increasing the traffic volume, and connecting the north state.

VISION FOR STATE ROUTE 65

This section of highway is the northern section of state route 65 and needs to be upgraded to full freeway. Eventually the upgraded route could be part of a Visions concept known as Interstate 9 which would connect valley cities from Bakersfield to Fresno, Sacramento Chico and beyond. Key Improvements that need to be made are: