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Construction of a new entrance into Old Sacramento at
Capitol Mall and 2nd Street and installation of wider sidewalks on the O Street
Bridge over I-5 will begin in July. Work
is expected to be finished in fall of 2016, ahead of the opening of the Golden
1 Center.
The Riverfront Reconnection Project includes construction of
the 2nd Street and Capitol Mall Connector Bridge providing a new entrance for
cars, bicycles and pedestrians into Old Sacramento from Capitol Mall at 2nd
Street and Neasham Circle. Improvements
to the Capitol Mall Bridge over I-5 include the addition of green bike lanes,
wider sidewalks, and street planters.
The project will also include the construction of wider sidewalks and
new railings on the O Street Bridge across I-5 adjacent to the Crocker Art
Museum. The estimated total project cost is $13.5 million. Funding
is provided by federal and local matching funds.
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| 2nd Street and Capitol Mall Connector Bridge |
“The project will enhance connections to the riverfront, Old
Sacramento, the Crocker Art Museum, and Capitol Mall,” said City Project
Manager Zuhair Amawi. “The City’s goal
is to improve circulation and access for visitors going to some of Sacramento’s
most popular destinations.”
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Prior to the start of construction, the City is hosting a
community meeting to share information about the construction schedule and
traffic detours. The community is
invited to attend the meeting on Wednesday, July 1 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the
Stanford Gallery, 111 I Street, Old Sacramento.
A brief presentation will begin at 6 p.m. City staff and members of the project team
will be available to answer questions.
To learn more about the project, and sign up to receive
email updates visit the City’s Project Page.
Questions about the open house and the project can be directed to
info@riverfrontreconnect.org
