Elk Grove: 2 construction projects to cause traffic delays [Video]

ELK GROVE, Calif. — Two construction projects starting soon in Elk Grove could cause significant traffic impacts, and one is expected to continue through 2025, the city said.

The Sacramento Area Sewer District starting Tuesday evening and lasting until early 2025 will close the northbound Franklin Boulevard lanes for water pipeline construction, and Union Pacific railroad company has scheduled extensive repair work from Saturday to Monday at the railroad crossing at Bond Road requiring a full road closure at that location.

Water pipeline construction

The construction is expected to last until early 2025, the city said. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes whenever possible in this area.

To maintain two-way traffic at all times, the district said southbound lanes on the west side of Franklin will turn into one lane in each direction. Additional sections of work on …