The improved bridge provides a multimodal connection between downtown and eastern Sacramento, linking residents and travelers to medical centers, employment opportunities and major activity hubs. Photo courtesy of California Department of Transportation

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) – On Oct. 7, local dignitaries, law enforcement officials, cyclists and other Caltrans partners gathered at Cal Expo to celebrate the completion of the $288 million American River Bridge Rehabilitation Project.

The rehabilitation project of the American River Bridge on State Route 51/Capital City Freeway from north of the B street underpass to north of the Exposition Boulevard overcrossing in Sacramento included replacing the bridge deck, protecting the bridge piers from scour, and adding a Class I bicycle path, creating a dedicated bicycle connection across the American River.

“This project aligns with Caltrans’ mission of improving lives and communities through transportation,” said Caltrans District 3 Director Sergio Aceves. “The bridge is safer, ride quality is improved, and it provides new access for bicyclists and pedestrians.

The improved bridge provides a multimodal connection between downtown and eastern Sacramento, linking residents and travelers to medical centers, employment opportunities and major activity hubs.

The rehabilitation helps preserve a critical piece of Sacramento’s transportation infrastructure while providing a safer, more durable and more connected route across the American River.

The department issues construction updates on X @CaltransDist3 and on Facebook at CaltransDistrict3. For real-time traffic, click on Caltrans’ QuickMap or download the QuickMap app from the App Store or Google Play.

Caltrans District 3 is responsible for maintaining and operating 4,385 lane miles in 11 Sacramento Valley and Northern Sierra counties. Caltrans reminds motorists to “Be Work Zone Alert” and slow in construction zones for the safety of travelers and crews performing these improvements.

The department issues construction updates on X @CaltransDist3 and on Facebook CaltransDistrict3. For real-time traffic, click on Caltrans’ QuickMap or download the QuickMap app from the App Store or Google Play.