Interstate 80/State Route 65 Interchange Improvements

Overview

With the planned widening of both I-80 and SR 65, the interchange connecting these two highway will need to be improved to accommodate the increased traffic capacity. This project is estimated to cost approximately $110 million.

Partners

PCTPA - As the Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) and Transportation Authority for Placer County, the PCTPA Board determines priorities for regional transportation projects. Once funding is identified, PCTPA is responsible for making sure project area on schedule and within budget.

Caltrans - Because the interchange is on an interstate route, Caltrans is required to provide oversight and make sure the improvements comply with state and federal standards.

Member Agencies - Placer County, the City of Auburn, the City of Colfax, the City of Lincoln, the City of Rocklin, the City of Roseville, and the Town of Loomis help determine transportation priorities. All jurisdictions that have improvements located within their area will be part of the team overvseeing project development.

Status/Schedule

Additional savings from low bids on Phase 3 of the I-80 Capacity and Operational Improvements Project (The "Bottleneck") may fund pre-construction costs for the I-80/SR 65 Interchange project to begin work in the current fiscal year of 2009/10.

No funding has currently been identifed for project construction. While future developer fees may contribute toward constructing an initial phase of this project, total project completion is not anticipated prior to 2030. However, the total project can be completed much sooner if funding were to become available from additional developer fees and a dedicated local transportation funding source.

Current Challenges

No existing funding has been identified for project construction.

Project Study Report (28mb)