North Stockton Railroad Grade Separations & Bridge Replacement

Project Purpose

The purpose of the project is to provide the improvements to accommodate the traffic growth and development in the north Stockton area. These improvements are necessary because Public Utilities Commission regulations typically do not allow the widening of existing at-grade railroad crossings if a grade-separated crossing is feasible. The improvements proposed with this project will create safer crossings while addressing current and future traffic demands.

Project Status

The project received environmental clearance in July 2007, and design of the project is nearing completion. The City of Stockton is working to acquire the necessary right-of-way and environmental permits for the project. The project is anticipated to go to bid in early 2010 with construction to begin in summer 2010.

Project Funding

The total project is estimated to be $100 million. The project is funded by Public Facilities Fees—38 percent; Measure K—30 percent (the voter-approved, half-cent sales tax), California Proposition 1B bonds—27 percent, and the Union Pacific Railroad—5 percent. In August 2008, the City was successful in receiving Proposition 1B bond funding (Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality, and Port Security Bond Act of 2006) which completed funding needed for construction.

Events & Misc. Info

Meeting Dates

September 21, 2009
An open house was held at Bear Creek High School, 10555 Thornton Road, Stockton, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. A brief presentation was made at 6:30 p.m. Exhibits were available for review and team members were available to answer questions and provide information about the project.

June 25, 2007
The meeting, which was held at Bear Creek High School, 10555 Thornton Road, Stockton, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., was an opportunity for the citizens to learn about the project. Members of the project team made a brief presentation at 6:30 p.m. and were available at the exhibits to answer questions regarding specific properties before and after the presentation.

Overview and Purpose of Project
The proposed North Stockton Railroad Grade Separations and Bridge Replacement Project will upgrade railroad and creek crossings to allow for current and planned population growth in the north Stockton area.

The upgrades include the following:

Three Grade Separations: the restructuring of the road to route it under or over a railroad crossing.

• Overcrossing at the Eight Mile Road/Union Pacific Railroad intersection
• Overcrossing at the Eight Mile Road/Southern Pacific Railroad intersection
• Undercrossing at the Lower Sacramento Road/Union Pacific Railroad intersection

One Bridge Replacement:

• Bridge replacement at Lower Sacramento Road over Bear Creek

For More Information, Contact:
Jan Stanley, Public Outreach Coordinator North Stockton RR Grade Separations & Bridge Replacement, P.O. Box 773, Stockton CA 95201-0773
(209) 464-4350 local;
(877) 464-4350 toll-free;
(209) 942-3080 fax Email:Hotline@buethecommunications.com