Dam Road May Be Off the Table

Many were very excited to hear that the federal government gave the “thumbs up” to re-open the dam road. Unfortunately, Placer & El Dorado officials are unwilling to pony up some of the money to re-open it. The Folsom Dam Bypass Bridge has now become the priority. Meanwhile, the skyrocketing costs of the Folsom Dam raise have brought the discussion of Auburn Dam back on the table.
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Dam Road Opening to Be Discussed

Now that the Dam road has been authorized to open, the city of Folsom is trying to figure out ways to pay for it with strict security standards. Next week they will be meeting with El Dorado and Placer County officials to discuss sharing the burden of the cost. The meeting will be Monday at City Hall, 10 a.m. Details
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Dam Road Approved to Re-Open

Commuters and many Folsom businesses have been grateful about the decision from the federal government to re-open the Dam Road during commute hours. Pending funding for the project, the road will be opened up in early 2006 after installing new security measures, and may require a $2-$3 toll. The Folsom Dam Bypass Bridge is scheduled to open early 2007. Details in the Bee.
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Dam Bridge Routes Proposed

The new Folsom Dam Road replacement bridge has unveiled its likely alignments – 4 different paths that start around the entrance to the current Dam Road, and aligns next to Folsom Prison property. Depending on the design of the bridge, the new bridge may likely have a pretty good view of Folsom Prison. Details in
the Bee.

Second Thoughts?

Some may think that with all the traffic issues caused by the Folsom Dam Road closure, residents would be happy to hear that the road will be opened again. Not so. In all honestly, residents aren’t thrilled about paying a toll to cross the road, especially when it used to be free. The city will soon be polling residents to gauge public support for the temporary re-opening. Details in the Bee.
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Dam Road to Re-Open

After many felt that the opening of the Folsom Dam Road was never going to happen, it appears Congressman Doolittle has managed to negotiate a way to open up the Dam Road during commute hours, starting Fall 2005. The road will likely be pay-per-use ($2-$3 each way), and the city of Folsom will pay approximately $6.2 million to pay for security upgrades. Details in TheKCRAChannel.com, Sacramento Bee.
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Sutter Street Seeks Help

Sutter Street merchants know that the best remedy for ailing sales is the construction of a bridge to replace Folsom Dam Road. However in the meantime, merchants are seeking help from consultants to boost tourism to the area. Some of the improvements being tossed around include outdoor patio dining, and improving historic facades. Full story in The Sacramento Bee.

Last Chance?

Though the permanent closure of the dam road is not a done deal, many feel it is. The Dam Road closure has caused closed businesses and inconveniences for many. Your chance to speak up about this is coming – on January 4th and 5th, there will be public hearings on the Dam Road closure. Speak up and be heard! Story in today’s Bee.

Folsom Ready to Kick Off Marathon

The California International Marathon is set to kick off bright and early tomorrow morning – Folsom-Auburn Road will be closed beginning at 5 am tomorrow. The route goes from Folsom Dam Road down Folsom-Auburn, taking a right on Oak. Take the appropriate detours and be on the lookout for lost runners!

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Help on the Way?

Folsom’s Historic Distric (namely Sutter Street) has been in need for something… anything. Since the Dam Road closure, sales have gone down significantly. City Council just approved a plan which will improve traffic flow back in to Old Folsom, by changing some of the traffic barricades and diverters in the area. Full story in the Bee.