Transportation Projects

The Del Rio Trail Project

Project updates (January 2025)

The project has been mostly completed. The entire trail south of Riverside Boulevard is open for public use.
 
However, the bridge over Riverside Boulevard and I-5 connecting the trail to the Sacramento River Bike Trail is currently still under construction.
 
The City's project team determined the bridge widening over I-5 was not built to required specifications. The City is working with the contractor to determine the schedule for removal and replacement.
 
Updates will be shared as they become available. The bridge remains closed to the public until a new one is constructed.
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Project description

Del Rio Trail will provide an additional 4.8-mile trail running south through the Land Park, South Land Park, Freeport Manor, Z’Berg, Pocket and Meadowview neighborhoods between Interstate 5 and Freeport Boulevard.

The Del Rio Trail is an inner-city trail that will allow cyclists, pedestrians, runners, and dog walkers to travel for miles to access schools, parks, retail centers, and jobs. It provides the potential for recreation amenities and will serve as an alternative commute route for people to bike to work rather than drive on freeways and boulevards.

Artwork

In addition to the trail, the project will be installing permanent sculptures along the length of the trail. For more information, please visit our artwork website. 

Cost and funding

The estimated total project cost is $23,000,000. This includes all project costs from feasibility studies, through construction. These funds are provided primarily through state and federal grants, which leverage a smaller amount of local funds. This includes roughly $11,000,000 in Congestion Management and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds, $5,000,000 in Clean California funds, and $2,000,000 in Active Transportation Program (ATP) funds. The remainder of the costs are paid through local sources including New Measure A, and Transportation Development Act and Transportation Development Impact Fee funds.

Project contact

Adam Randolph, Senior Engineer
City of Sacramento Public Works
Email: ARandolph@cityofsacramento.org