The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced a comprehensive $45 million improvement project for the Highway 65 corridor through Roseville, addressing long-standing congestion issues that have frustrated commuters for years.
The project will widen sections of the highway and completely reconstruct the Blue Oaks Boulevard interchange. The improvements include adding auxiliary lanes between key interchanges, upgrading traffic signals with adaptive timing technology, and enhancing pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure along surface streets.
The Blue Oaks interchange will be reconfigured to improve traffic flow and reduce merge conflicts that currently cause bottlenecks during peak hours. Caltrans District 3 Director Amarjeet Benipal stated: 'This project represents a significant investment in Roseville's transportation infrastructure.
We're not just adding lanes; we're implementing smart design solutions that will improve safety and reduce travel times for decades to come.' Environmental studies have been completed, and construction is scheduled to begin in fall 2026. The project timeline spans approximately 24 months, with work primarily occurring during overnight and weekend hours to minimize disruption to commuters.
Caltrans will implement a comprehensive public information campaign to keep residents informed about construction schedules, detours, and traffic impacts. The improvements are expected to reduce average commute times by 8-12 minutes during peak periods and significantly improve safety at the Blue Oaks interchange, which has been identified as a high-collision location.
