Construction Resumes on Boronda Road

Construction on Phase 1 of the Boronda Road Congestion Relief Project has officially resumed following a delay caused by weather conditions. Crews have entered a preparation period to restart the project, focusing on installing drainage systems and relocating underground utilities. The preparation will take place largely outside the existing roadways.

Preliminary work at the site will include re-staking boundaries, clearing and removing vegetation and debris, and compacting the ground to support construction equipment and trucks. Unloading of equipment and the use of spotters may occur just outside roadway boundaries, and drivers and pedestrians should remain alert in these zones.  

Work will be done during nighttime hours by the intersection of the Boronda Road and McKinnon Avenue from June 17 to June 27 between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Personnel will be in place to help direct traffic.

Community Meeting 

On March 6th 2025, the city hosted a community meeting at Mckinnon Elementary School to provide updates on the project and address resident concerns. Another community meeting will be scheduled for later this fall to update residents on the project’s progress and gather feedback. More details about the meeting will be announced as soon a we secure a date.

The Boronda Congestion Relief Project 

The Boronda Congestion Relief Project is more than construction project, it's about creating safer roads, enhanced accessibility, and preparing for the Future Growth Area. Roundabouts are designed to be pedestrian safety as they force drivers to slow down. The benefits of roundabouts include reduced accidents, reduced delays, fuel consumption, noise, and pollution. 

The overall project includes the widening of East Boronda Road into a four-lane roadway. and the construction of 4 multi-lane roundabouts at the intersections of McKinnon Street, El Dorado Drive, Natividad Road, and Independence Boulevard. Phase 1 will construct the roundabout at the intersection of McKinnon Street, and other related improvements from Dartmouth Way to a point east of McKinnon Street.  

The City currently has three constructed roundabouts at East Alisal Street and Skyway Boulevard, East Alisal Street and Bardin Road and Alisal Road and Sconberg Parkway. We encourage drivers to visit these sites to gain a feeling for driving roundabouts. Though the Boronda Road roundabouts will be larger, the driving experience will be similar.