Big-rig drivers will be restricted to only a few streets in Woodland under actions being taken by the City Council.

The updated ordinance removes some portions of existing routes in order to maintain the condition of as well as reduce congestion on city streets. The changes are also intended to minimize trucks using Woodland roads as connections to other roads giving them access to Interstate 5, 505 and 80, as well as Hwy. 113.

The ordinance will be reviewed at a public hearing this Tuesday by the council.

According to a report prepared by Clara Olmedo, associate engineer, without designated truck routes, semi-trucks and large commercial vehicles are allowed to drive on all city streets, without restriction, for pickup or deliveries of goods, wares and merchandise or to deliver materials for the repair, alteration, remodeling or construction.

“Staff’s intent with the proposed modification to the routes has been to avoid changes that result in significant impacts for truck traffic that is doing business within the city,” Olmedo reported.

City staff presented the changes to the truck route map to the Council Infrastructure Subcommittee in February 2024 followed by an open house discussion on March 2024 at City Hall to go over the changes with local businesses.

City engineering, police and Highway Patrol staff were all available to provide information and answer questions from representatives of area businesses.

For the most part, according to the report, businesses in Woodland will continue to have access and will be able to make and receive deliveries as usual.

According to a map of the city, most locations will be limited to no vehicles over five tons, which allows for deliveries and pickups. The areas designated for larger, heavier trucks are generally along East Main Street, south- and north-bound County Road 102, Beamer Street from CR102 to East Street, Kentucky Avenue from CR102 to East Street, Churchill Downs Avenue west of Pioneer Avenue to East Street and a few secondary streets in northeast Woodland.

Once the updated map goes into effect, city businesses will be notified of the changes.

The map will also be distributed to the California Highway Patrol and to the California Department of Transportation Local Truck Route Network page for information distribution and enforcement purposes.

City staff will also make sure roadway signage is updated as needed, according to the report. There was no indication in the report as to how enforcement would be undertaken.