Portion of American River Bike Trail at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area to Temporarily Close for Utility Project
Contact:
Mike Howard
Folsom Lake Sector Superintendent
Gold Fields District
(916) 988-0205
FOLSOM – California State Parks, in collaboration withthe Sacramento Municipal Utilities District (SMUD), will intermittently close a segment of the American River Bike Trail within Folsom Lake State Recreation Area next month for a utility undergrounding project.
Starting March 17, the trail will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday between Mountain Oak Court and the Rainbow Bridge, as shown on the map below. State Parks expects to reopen the trail by April 1.
This trail closure is necessary for SMUD to install utilities beneath the bike path. During construction hours, there will be no designated detour route, and trail users are encouraged to find an alternate path. Outside of construction hours, the trail will remain open but be reduced to a single travel lane.
“We understand this project will impact trail users and have worked closely with SMUD to schedule this project outside of peak use times,” said Folsom Lake Sector Superintendent Mike Howard. “While this closure may be an inconvenience in the short term, the long-term benefits will enhance community safety and provide more reliable utilities.”
SMUD personnel will be present during the closure to help ensure the public’s safety and prevent access to the construction zone.
For updates on the project, check our webpage and Facebook page: Folsom Lake State Recreation Area.
American River bike trail closure map.
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