Folsom Boulevard
| Maintained by | the City of Sacramento Department of Transportation, Caltrans, the County of Sacramento Department of Transportation (SACDOT), the City of Rancho Cordova Public Works and the City of Folsom Public Works |
|---|---|
| Location |
Sacramento Rancho Cordova Folsom |
| West end | Alhambra Boulevard in Sacramento |
| Major junctions |
 SR 16 in SacramentoWatt Avenue near Sacramento  CR E2 in Rancho Cordova.svg.png){kind=small} US 50 near Folsom |
| East end | Greenback Lane in Folsom |
Folsom Boulevard is a major east–west arterial in Sacramento County, California in the United States. Its western terminus is at Alhambra Boulevard in the East Sacramento section of Sacramento and its eastern terminus is at Greenback Lane in Folsom.
The actual road, however, runs from the California State Capitol (at 15th Street) in Sacramento to the city of Auburn in Placer County and has various changes of name along the way, which includes Capitol Avenue (old M Street),[1] Folsom-Auburn Road and Auburn-Folsom Road.[2]
For much of the route, it runs nearly parallel with U.S. Route 50 and was that highway's alignment before the freeway was completed in the 1970s.[1][3]
Route description
Sacramento
Folsom Boulevard begins in the East Sacramento neighborhood (in a southeasterly direction) as a two-lane roadway, expanding to four lanes at 34th Street. It reduces back to two lanes at 47th Street and expands back to four lanes at 59th Street. After passing the intersection of 65th Street, Folsom Boulevard is reduced to two lanes again as it runs beneath the Union Pacific railroad tracks via a short subway tunnel. After passing under U.S. Route 50, Folsom Boulevard once again expands to four lanes and will remain that way at least for the remainder of the route. Folsom Boulevard intersects Howe Avenue and Power Inn Road, overlapping State Route 16 for roughly 1/2 mile (0.8 km). State Route 16 departs Folsom Boulevard for Jackson Road and Folsom Boulevard turns in a northeasterly direction, paralleling the Sacramento Regional Transit light rail tracks. As it reaches Watt Avenue, Folsom Boulevard leaves the city of Sacramento and into the suburb communities of La Riviera and Rosemont.[4]
La Riviera/Rosemont/Rancho Cordova
Folsom Boulevard continues its northeasterly direction through La Riviera and Rosemont, passing under U.S. 50 for the second time. As it reaches the intersection of Bradshaw Road, Folsom Boulevard enters the city of Rancho Cordova. It then intersects other major intersections, including Mather Field Road, Coloma Road and Zinfandel Drive. Folsom Boulevard passes under U.S. 50 for the third time and as it reaches Sunrise Boulevard (County Route E2), it leaves Rancho Cordova en route to the city of Folsom.[4]
Folsom
As Folsom Boulevard reaches Folsom, it meets up with U.S. 50 for a fourth and final time at an interchange. While U.S. 50 continues east towards South Lake Tahoe, Folsom Boulevard turns north towards historic downtown Folsom. It then crosses the American River, ending at the intersection of Greenback Lane. The road itself continues north as Folsom-Auburn Road.[4]
Landmarks and points of interest
- East Lawn Memorial Cemetery
- California State University Sacramento
- Granite Regional Park
- Folsom Premium Outlets
- Historic Folsom
Major cities
Local transportation
The Gold Line of Sacramento Regional Transit's light rail line runs along much of Folsom Boulevard. Several stations are located along the corridor and they include:
University/65th Street and Power Inn are nearby stations that also serve Folsom Boulevard.
RT buses 21,[5] 26,[6] 61,[7] 80,[8] 84[9] operate on Folsom Boulevard.
Folsom Stage Line Route 10 operates on a portion of Folsom Boulevard.[10]
Major intersections
The entire thoroughfare is in Sacramento County.
| Location | Destinations | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | Capitol Avenue | Continuation beyond Alhambra Boulevard; former SR 16 / US 50[11] |
| Alhambra Boulevard | ||
| 39th Street | ||
| 65th Street | ||
| SR 16 west (Howe Avenue) to US 50 / Power Inn Road |
West end of SR 16 overlap | |
| SR 16 east (Jackson Road) / Notre Dame Drive – Jackson |
East end of SR 16 overlap | |
| Florin Perkins Road, Julliard Drive | ||
| Watt Avenue, South Watt Avenue | ||
| La Riviera Drive | ||
| Mayhew Road | ||
| Bradshaw Road | ||
| Rancho Cordova | ||
| Routier Road, West La Loma Drive | ||
| Mather Field Road, Paseo Drive | ||
| Coloma Road | ||
| Zinfandel Drive | ||
| CR E2 (Sunrise Boulevard) to US 50 |
||
 CR E3 (Hazel Avenue) / Nimbus Road |
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| Folsom | US 50 (El Dorado Freeway) – South Lake Tahoe, Sacramento |
Interchange |
| Iron Point Road | ||
| Blue Ravine Road | ||
| Sutter Street – Historic District | Interchange; eastbound exit only | |
| Sutter Street (via Reading Street) – Historic District | Interchange; westbound left exit and right entrance | |
| Greenback Lane | ||
| Folsom-Auburn Road | Continuation beyond Greenback Lane |
References
- 1 2 "California Highways: U.S. Highway 50". Retrieved 2009-03-02.
- ↑ The Thomas Guide: Sacramento County Street Guide (Map) (2008 ed.). Rand McNally. § pages 182, 201, 202, 221, 241, 261, 280, 281, 297, 298, 299 and 318.
- ↑ "50 Corridor - US 50 History". Retrieved 2009-03-02.
- 1 2 3 Google Maps and Street View. Retrieved on 2009-03-02.
- ↑ Sacramento Regional Transit: Bus route 21 map
- ↑ Sacramento Regional Transit: Bus route 26 map
- ↑ Sacramento Regional Transit: Bus route 61 map
- ↑ Sacramento Regional Transit: Bus route 80 map
- ↑ Sacramento Regional Transit: Bus route 84 map
- ↑ Folsom Stage Line Transit System Map. Retrieved on 2009-03-10.
- ↑ "Elvas Freeway - US 99E (map of Sacramento showing the routing of State Route 16 and U.S. 50 on Folsom Boulevard)". Joel Windmiller. Retrieved 2009-03-02.
