Turlock Launches Major Road Repair Initiative

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Road crews in Turlock, California have been busy with several active road projects over the past few weeks as part of the city's new Roads Initiative Program. The program, approved by the council in 2021, aims to improve the city's roads which currently have a pavement condition index of 55 out of 100. An estimated $5.5 million will be allocated annually to rehabilitate Turlock's 428 lane miles of roads over the next five years.

Why it matters

Turlock's aging road infrastructure has been a longstanding issue for the city, with over half the roads in poor condition. The new Roads Initiative Program represents a significant investment to improve the city's transportation network and address resident concerns about potholes, traffic, and safety.

The details

The current active road projects include closures on Hamilton Street, S. Denair Avenue, N. Beech Street, W. Olive Avenue, and Angelus Street. These projects are part of the first phase of the Roads Initiative Program, which will allocate 50% of Measure A funding towards road rehabilitation over the next five years.

• Road closures on Hamilton Street and S. Denair Avenue will be in effect through April 24.
• N. Beech Street was closed through Friday, April 14.
• W. Olive Avenue will be closed from Monday, April 17 through May 1.
• Angelus Street was closed through Friday, April 14.

What’s next

The Roads Initiative Program is expected to continue over the next five years, with additional road projects and closures planned as the city works to rehabilitate its 428 lane miles of roads.