Roseville seeks $6.4 million to help build next phase of Dry Creek Greenway trail

Proposed federal transportation bill could help close I Street Bridge funding gap

A proposed five-year federal transportation bill advancing in Congress could offer Sacramento’s stalled I Street Bridge replacement project a funding lifeline after bids for the long-planned river crossing came in nearly $100 million over budget. The BUILD America 250 Act, a five-year federal transportation bill released

New aerials show progress at Westacre Park and Heritage Oaks Park in West Sacramento

Drivers passing by Westacre Park or Heritage Oaks Park in West Sacramento lately have likely noticed the construction fencing, heavy machinery, and steady construction activity. New aerials captured April 20 offer a closer look at how work is progressing at both sites. Summer is looking promising for residents near Westacre

West Sacramento approves $48M Bryte Park overhaul

West Sacramento has approved a nearly $48.1 million construction contract to move forward with a sweeping remake of Bryte Park, one of the city’s busiest recreation sites. The City Council voted March 18 to award the contract to Robert A. Bothman Construction, advancing the long-planned Bryte Park

Proposed delta trail linking West Sacramento to Clarksburg sparks debate with farmers

Mosquito Bridge project in El Dorado County targets June–July 2026 opening

Construction on the Mosquito Road Bridge in El Dorado County continues above the South Fork of the American River. Crews are now working toward the final connections that will link the bridge into a single, continuous span. The project replaces the narrow, historic Mosquito Road Bridge with a new two-

Construction continues at Sacramento International Airport as major projects advance

As upgrades to Sacramento International Airport reach a major milestone, travelers will soon experience the improvements firsthand. From a wider range of restaurant options to more convenient parking, as well as enhanced connectivity and baggage handling, SMF is undergoing changes to accommodate passenger demand that has reached record levels. The

SMUD solar and battery project advances in Placer County

Construction activity is now clearly visible across the Country Acres Solar Project site in western Placer County. New aerials show major progress on one of SMUD’s largest renewable energy developments. Support our work and unlock all articles, project updates, and subscriber-only insights by subscribing to Onsite Observer. Subscribe

$165 million cash-flow gap prompts line of credit for I Street Bridge.

At its August 14 meeting, the Sacramento Transportation Authority discussed funding for the $300 million I Street Bridge Replacement Project connecting Sacramento’s Railyards to West Sacramento. The meeting’s main goal was to guide solutions for a projected short-term funding gap, estimated at up to $165 million, without

Fix coming for unused Del Rio Trail bridge as city, contractor reach deal.

Work is expected to begin in the coming weeks on replacing a pedestrian and bicycle bridge over Interstate 5 that was deemed structurally unsound before it ever opened to the public, Sacramento city officials announced. The Del Rio Trail bridge, meant to link a new 4.8-mile path through

$600 Million Bet on Wastewater: Sacramento’s boldest water project yet.

In the fields south of Elk Grove, where groundwater pumps have long been lifelines for farmers, a new kind of water is coming — not from wells or rivers, but from the region's sewers. Along Franklin Boulevard, excavators claw through dirt, traffic detours snake past trenching zones, and the

Construction progresses on Mosquito Bridge in El Dorado County, now 87% complete.

Editor’s Note (May 2, 2025 ): Following publication, Brian Franklin, El Dorado County’s senior civil engineer, clarified that while the project is approximately 87% complete in terms of working days, it is around 70% complete in terms of budget. The project remains fully funded through the federal Highway Bridge