Pictured is the Chase Drive and American River Parkway Connection project which added a multiuse path along the east side of Chase Drive from Coloma Road to the American River Parkway. Photo courtesy of the City of Rancho Cordova

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - Every year, the City of Rancho Cordova’s Public Works Department completes a number of construction projects in our community. These projects beautify Rancho Cordova and ensure the city has walkable, connected neighborhoods and safe routes for residents, bikers and drivers. Here’s a look back at the key projects the city’s Public Works team delivered in 2025, and a preview of the improvements on the way in 2026.

Completed Projects

The Anatolia Surface Treatment project upgraded roadways in the Anatolia neighborhood in partnership with Sierra Nevada Construction, improving aesthetics and creating better experiences for motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. The work also extended the life of the pavement, ensuring the neighborhood’s streets remain safe and reliable.

The Chase Drive and American River Parkway Connection project happened with support from a Maintenance and Modernization Grant from the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) where the city added a multiuse path along the east side of Chase Drive from Coloma Road to the American River Parkway. In addition to a separated pathway, improvements also included lighting, new ADA-compliant curb ramps, crosswalks, trees and landscaping.

The ARPA Streetlights and Traffic Calming project included the installation of 44 solar powered streetlights along W La Loma Drive, La Loma Drive and Dawes Street. The streetlights were installed at intersections, mid-block crossings or speed hump locations. The project also included traffic calming improvements including monolithic bulb-outs, speed lumps, bike lanes, striping and rectangular rapid flashing beacons with the installation of a new mid-block crossing.

The Baroque Traffic Calming project improvements in the Stone Creek neighborhood on Baroque Drive included a mini roundabout, improved crosswalks, new bike lanes, lane narrowing and surface treatments to enhance safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.

The Baroque Traffic Calming project improvements in the Stone Creek neighborhood on Baroque Drive included a mini roundabout, improved crosswalks, new bike lanes, lane narrowing and surface treatments to enhance safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. Photo courtesy of the City of Rancho Cordova

Along Grant Line Road, with support from a grant from the Highway Safety Improvement program from Caltrans, new LED curve-warning signs and rumble strips were installed. Improvements also included widened shoulders and a high-friction surface treatment. In coordination with this project, the Preserve residential development performed improvements at the intersection of Raymer Road and Grant Line Road. These improvements included water and storm drain facilities, new roadway and a new traffic signal.

Sunrise Boulevard Rehabilitation Phase two and three was another key project. This rehabilitation project spanned along Sunrise Boulevard from White Rock Road to Kiefer Boulevard. Improvements included an overlay on the existing pavement, ADA-compliant curb ramps, and improved medians, curbs and landscaping. In Phase Two of this project, there were also upgrades made on Mechanical Drive and Recycle Road to improve flood protection.

The Chrysanthy Boulevard Expansion project expanded Chrysanthy Boulevard from Sunrise Boulevard to Grant Line Road—totaling three miles of new road, providing a local and regional connection to the growing communities of Rancho Cordova.

The Safe Schools/HSIP Cycle 11 project provided school crossing improvements at the following four school locations in accordance with the city's adopted Safe Routes to School Master Plan: WE Mitchell Middle School, Kinney High School, Robert J. McGarvey Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary School. These improvements included rectangular rapid flashing beacons, high visibility crosswalks, advanced yield markings and curb ramps.

Traffic safety improvements were made on Lincoln Village Drive including a new traffic circle, median islands, hardened centerlines, speed lumps and curb bulb outs.

Together, these completed projects represent a $55 million investment in Rancho Cordova’s transportation network, enhancing safety, connectivity and quality of life for residents, businesses and visitors. Funding came from a combination of grant programs, the city’s Community Enhancement & Investment Fund, local taxes, developer contributions and other sources, reflecting a coordinated effort to support the city’s continued growth and infrastructure improvements.

Upcoming projects in 2026 include the Zinfandel Drive Bicycle & Pedestrian Overcrossing; Countryside Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation; Sunrise Boulevard Surface Treatment project; Mather Field Road Enhancements Phase 1 and 2; Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Maintenance; South White Rock Neighborhood Surface Treatment project; Lincoln Village Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation project Design.

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