Project priorities are based on pavement condition data, traffic volumes and bridge inspections to target the most critical needs. Designed by Freepil

 

YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) - The Sutter County Board of Supervisors has approved an $8.3 million road work plan for fiscal year 2026-27, advancing a list of projects focused on road repairs, bridge upgrades and long-term infrastructure needs.

Neal Hay, director of Development Services, presented the plan, outlining projects funded through a mix of local, state and federal sources, including nearly $4.9 million in Senate Bill 1 revenue.

Hay said the SB 1 funding will support ongoing maintenance, safety improvements and efforts to improve overall road conditions across the county.

The plan includes pavement rehabilitation on nearly 10 miles of county roads, along with ongoing maintenance such as striping, crack sealing and sign replacement.

Hay said project priorities are based on pavement condition data, traffic volumes and bridge inspections to target the most critical needs. The funding package also includes contributions from the county road fund, federal highway bridge program and state sources, reflecting a multi-source approach to maintaining infrastructure.

Among the larger efforts is work on Howsley Road, where heavy use has taken a toll on the roadway.

 “It’s a road that sees significant truck volume traffic and consequently the asphalt has deteriorated significantly,” Hay said.

Rather than a standard overlay, the project will require full reconstruction of the road base before repaving.

The county’s road improvement plan also includes the replacement of the Sanders Road Bridge over the Live Oak Canal, one of the county’s more significant capital projects. Hay said the timeline will depend on seasonal conditions and construction sequencing.

 “We expect to have it complete by June 30, 2027… ideally, we would like to be done with the in-ground work by Nov. 1,” he said.

Additional projects include improvements to the Keys Road railroad crossing, continued coordination on Riego Road traffic signals, and rehabilitation of the Trowbridge Road yard to support service needs in the southern part of the county.

Supervisors approved the plan following a public hearing.

Officials said the annual road work plan is required to maintain eligibility for SB 1 funding and serves as the county’s framework for addressing infrastructure needs across all districts.