Category: Transportation

New Rail Extension Opens at Port of West Sacramento

Posted on January 26, 2012
Port Rail Extension Ribbon Cutting, 1-25-12

The Port of West Sacramento has opened a new rail track extension that links the Port Main Terminal with the Cemex cement and aggregate facility near the Port. The 5,000 foot track segment is also capable of serving other rail … Continue reading »

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Conversion of Tower Bridge Gateway Completed

Posted on November 30, 2011
Completion of the Tower Bridge Gateway

During a morning ribbon-cutting Nov. 30, the City of West Sacramento marked the completion of the east phase construction of the Tower Bridge Gateway, converting the former State Route 275 into a city arterial. Located west of the Tower Bridge, … Continue reading »

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South River Road / US 50 Re-opens to Traffic; 25 MPH Speed Limit in Construction Zone

Posted on November 3, 2011
Speed Limit

The South River Road / US 50 off-ramp is open to traffic, following a construction closure. Please note that north- and southbound traffic on the new Mill Street and Riverfront Street is traveling through an active construction zone with a … Continue reading »

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Levee Work on South River Road to be Suspended for the Winter; South River Road to Remain Closed until November 2012

Posted on November 1, 2011
City of West Sacramento Seal

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will conclude this year’s construction of a setback levee along South River Road in West Sacramento in mid-November.   The Corps is working with their partners, the Central Valley Flood Protection Board … Continue reading »

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West Sacramento Traffic Advisory

Posted on October 27, 2011
West Sacramento Bridge

Effective Saturday, Oct. 29 and Sunday, Oct. 30, a temporary road closure on Harbor Boulevard south of Del Monte Street and continuing onto Industrial Boulevard from Harbor Boulevard east to Terminal Street. Traffic sign boards will detour vehicles around the … Continue reading »

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South River Road Construction; Temporary Closure, Now Thru 10/28

Posted on October 20, 2011
Road Closed

Teichert Construction has a construction project underway on South River Road, from the intersection of the US 50 on-ramp and South River Road, continuing on South River Road, north, and Riske Lane, terminating before Ballpark Drive, including the Highway 50 … Continue reading »

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Bicycle, Pedestrian & Trail Master Plan Update!

Posted on October 3, 2011
TRAIL MASTER PLAN logo

The City of West Sacramento is updating the 1995 Bicycle and Pedestrian Path Master Plan. The new Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trail Master Plan will identify ways to enhance and expand the existing network of pedestrian and bike travelways and recreational … Continue reading »

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Gregory Road Closure, Oct 3 thru Oct. 7

Posted on September 27, 2011
City of West Sacramento Seal

West Sacramento’s Gregory Road will be closed from Monday, Oct. 3rd – Friday, Oct. 7th, from Davis Road to Bevan Road. The City’s Public Works Dept. is assisting a contractor in the replacement of a 42-inch storm drain pipe crossing … Continue reading »

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September 15 Environmental Scoping Meeting for Southport Levee Improvement Project

Posted on September 1, 2011
WSAFCA

West Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (WSAFCA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are hosting two public scoping meetings for residents to learn about levee improvements in the Southport area of West Sacramento. The two meetings will be held … Continue reading »

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Railroad Crossing Repair Project Targets Port District, Aug. 15-20

Posted on August 10, 2011
City of West Sacramento Seal

Traffic in the vicinity of the Port of West Sacramento will face a temporary detour and significant delays, Aug. 15-Aug. 20, in conjunction with a major railroad crossing construction project. A segment of Industrial Boulevard between Harbor Boulevard east to … Continue reading »

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