Wilton Area Roadway Resiliency Project

Description

General work description: The Wilton Area Roadway Resiliency Project (Project) will consist of a Resilience Improvement Plan to enhance the ability of existing surface transportation assets to withstand flooding and wildfires associated with extreme climate events. Located along the Cosumnes River, the Wilton community has a history of severe flooding events and wildfires that have damaged the community, closed roadways within the region’s evacuation network, and have resulted in fatalities. Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SacDOT) will work closely with Caltrans and multiple other stakeholders to analyze the climate impacts, understand community needs and concerns, identify and prioritize potential improvements, and prepare 30% design plans and estimates. The project is included in Caltrans' Resiliency Improvement Plan and is consistent with and will coordinate with other State, regional, and local plans. The Project planning process will also evaluate the addition of bicycle lanes to increase mobility and active transportation options in the area where none currently exist. This will enhance safety for bicyclists and pedestrians utilizing the roadways and provide mode shift opportunities for area residents.