The Freeport Regional Water Project (FRWP) is a joint venture of the Sacramento County Water Agency (SCWA) and East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) of Oakland to supply water from the Sacramento River to customers in Sacramento County and the East Bay.

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Freeport Project Intake Facility and Pipeline:
Construction and Traffic

Continue work on substation and equipment building

Work inside cofferdam

Install 84-inch pipeline on Bruceville Rd., between Timberlake Way and Cosumnes River Blvd.
Traffic Controls: Southbound Bruceville Road is reduced to one travel lane between Timberlake Way and Cosumnes River Blvd.

Install 84-inch pipeline on Cosumnes River Blvd. between Center Parkway and Bruceville Road

Install landscaped medians on Gerber Road between French and Elk-Grove Florin Roads
Construction of the landscaped medians will begin during May and will continue for several weeks.

Install 84-inch pipeline on Gerber Road, between Elk Grove-Florin and Bradshaw Roads
Traffic Controls: Construction work will take place on the south side of Gerber Road, in the eastbound lane. Traffic will be shifted to the median and two-way travel will be maintained.

Install 72-inch pipe between Excelsior Road and the Folsom South Canal
FRWA will install construction fencing, string pipe, and install the 72-inch pipeline between Excelsior Road and the Folsom South Canal, just west of Grant Line Road. The work will take place between May and October.

Install 72-inch pipeline on Gerber Road, between Vineyard and Excelsior Roads
Traffic Controls: Gerber Road is closed to through traffic between Vineyard Road and Excelsior Road. Detours are established along Florin Road and Calvine Road.

Construct flow control facility on Knox Road

Construct surge tank near Gerber and Vineyard Roads

Folsom South Canal Connection:
Construction and Traffic

Ongoing construction

Minor traffic disruptions are occurring along Elliot Road between Borden Road and Liberty Road
Install environmental and easement limit fencing on private property along the pipeline alignment. Tree trimming and removal along the alignment.

72-inch pipe installation beginning in mid-May along Clay Station Road
72-inch pipe installation is scheduled to begin around mid-May along Clay Station Rd starting just south of Montfort Rdand heading south towards Borden Rd. Updated traffic advisories will be posted.

Traffic delays on Hwy. 88, south of Liberty Rd.
From Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 16, pipeline construction work will occur across Hwy. 88, south of Liberty Rd. in Clements, CA. Eastbound and westbound traffic will be restricted to the use of one lane on Hwy. 88 during the hours of 5 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday - Friday. Motorists should anticipate traffic delays of up to 20 minutes. Flagmen will be posted at both ends of the construction zone. Please be aware of all posted speed limits and traffic signs.

Install fencing along Liberty Rd from Hwy. 88 to Jack Tone Rd
Install temporary construction easement and environmental fencing on private property running along Liberty Road from Hwy. 88 to Jack Tone Rd. No traffic impacts

Install 72-inch pipe from Mokelumne River to Hwy. 88
Traffic along Buena Vista Road is currently subject to short delays.

Construction activity along Buena Vista, Liberty, Elliot and Clay Station Roads
There will be construction activity along Buena Vista, Liberty, Elliot and Clay Station Roads from Highway 88 to the end of Buena Vista Road throughout the duration of the project, which is anticipated for the next 14 months. Please check back for traffic updates. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

Installation of vaults, small process piping and appurtenances near Camanche Dam spillway
No traffic impacts

72-inch pipe installation from Cord Rd. and E. Acampo Rd. intersection to Brandt Flow Splitting Faci
No traffic impacts

Install 72-inch pipe from intersection of Hwy. 12 and Cord Rd. to north side of Camanche Pumping Pla
No traffic impacts

Ongoing construction

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This is a video of the pouring of 4,000 cubic yards of tremie concete at the Intake Facility in January 2008. To view the video, click here.