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Lincoln Bypass on State Route 65 in Placer County

Lincoln Traffic

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) propose to construct a four-lane freeway around the City of Lincoln, in Placer County, from south of Industrial Avenue to north of Riosa Road, near the town of Sheridan (approximately 11.7 miles).
This project will be constructed in two phases:


Phase 1 includes adding four lanes for the bypass between Industrial Avenue and Nelson Lane, and two lanes further north to the town of Sheridan. 

Phase 2 includes adding two additional lanes between Nelson Lane and the town of Sheridan, and adding interchanges. 

PURPOSE AND NEED

The purpose of this project is to:

  • Improve safety and traffic mobility to address the current and future travel demands between the City of Lincoln and the town of Sheridan.
  • Improve interregional freight traffic flow and reduce congestion related economic losses that can occur when transporting goods.
  • Improve regional connections between residential areas, employment centers and major commercial centers.