A segment of the American River Bike Trail within Folsom Lake State Recreation Area will temporarily close next month for a utility underground construction project, California State Parks announced.
In partnership with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), State Parks will implement intermittent closures between Mountain Oak Court and the Rainbow Bridge from March 17 through April 1. The trail will be closed Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., while crews install underground utilities beneath the bike path, according to a California State Parks media release.
No designated detour will be available during construction hours, and trail users are advised to seek alternative routes. Outside of work hours, the trail will remain open but will 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 Mike Howard, Folsom Lake sector superintendent. “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 on-site to ensure public safety and restrict access to the construction area.
