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Citrus Heights approves cost-sharing plan to pave parts of Madison Ave

Potholes can be seen at the intersection of Madison Avenue and San Juan Avenue, where the city has approved a plan for re-paving. // CH Sentinel

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The Citrus Heights City Council earlier this month unanimously voted to approve a cost-sharing agreement with the county to help cover the cost of re-paving portions of Madison Avenue.

Madison Avenue is located on the border of Citrus Heights and has shared jurisdiction with the County of Sacramento, presenting some logistical difficulties. Lanes on the south side are owned by the county, while lanes on the north side are owned by the city.

“It doesn’t really make sense to do half the street and not the other half,” said Mayor Jeff Slowey in explaining the reason for the agreement with the county.

The project was initiated by the county and is to include resurfacing on Madison Avenue, from east of San Juan Avenue to west of Dewey Drive. The plan also includes resurfacing Kenneth Avenue, from Central to Oak avenues, which is partially located within the City of Citrus Heights.

Both sections of roadway are rated in poor condition, with a Pavement Condition Index of 39 out of 100. The project will also include updating curb access ramps, replacing deficient sidewalks and “addressing pedestrian crossings where applicable,” a staff report says.

The total estimated cost of the county’s project is $5.3 million, according to City Operations Manager Regina Cave. The city’s portion is estimated to be $1.25 million, which is to be funded by SB 1 gas tax revenues.

Cave told council members during the city’s April 9 meeting that the city’s cost includes design and construction. She said the paving contract will be handled by the county, but city staff will be involved in the process.

The project is slated for a vote by the County Board of Supervisors on May 5, with construction anticipated to begin this summer.

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