SACRAMENTO, California — Interstate 80 between Davis and Sacramento is one of the most congested stretches of highway in Northern California.
Caltrans says it has a plan for that, and it's seeking public comment for the proposed $465 million project from West El Camino Avenue to the Solano-Yolo County line.
"We value that feedback," said project manager Gurtej Bhattal.
Bhattal said the project aims to alleviate that congestion by adding managed lanes.
The new lanes could come in the form of express toll lanes, HOV (high-occupancy vehicle) or carpool lanes.
The Yolo Causeway could remain a three-lane highway or be re-striped for four lanes. In either alternative, two or more lanes would remain free to drive across.
Still, people came with concerns at a West Sacramento public meeting Tuesday evening.
"I'll come in with an open mind, but I'm not too sure they're going to convince me of anything," said West Sacramento resident Bob Schabert.
Schabert told a Caltrans official that he was concerned that working class people wouldn't be able to afford the toll express lane -- and it would only benefit the rich.
"The headaches and the long construction periods are totally understandable," said Bhattal.
Currently in the environmental stage of development, construction is slated for fall 2024 to fall 2027.
"But at the end of the day, we are going to provide the most efficient transportation system possible for the traveling public," Bhattal said.
More detailed information about the project can be found on the Caltrans website, including a survey for public comment.
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