Yolo County Public Works will begin a major summer road improvement effort starting Tuesday, May 27, as part of the 2025 Pavement Preservation Project.

Funded by gas tax revenues, the project will resurface approximately 50 miles of county roadway and will run through Aug. 29.

According to a local press release, Yolo County will kick off the initiative with a groundbreaking ceremony at 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, at 7530 Hwy. 16 in Guinda, adjacent to the Guinda Corner Store. Community members are invited to attend.

“Maintaining safe, high-quality roads is one of the most visible and important services we provide to our residents,” stated Yolo County Board Chair Mary Vixie-Sandy. “This investment reflects our commitment to improving transportation infrastructure in every corner of Yolo County. I am proud to see this project move forward and grateful to the residents for their patience and support during the construction process.”

According to a Yolo County press release, work will take place in the upper Capay Valley, including the communities of Rumsey and Guinda; in areas north and northwest of the city of Davis, including North Davis Meadows and the Binning Tract; and west and northwest of the city of Woodland.

Residents can expect localized pavement repairs followed by the application of three pavement seal coats across the full width of the roadway. The treatment will begin with micro-surface Type III sealing, followed by asphalt rubber chip sealing, and will conclude with a final micro-surface Type II seal.

Roads will be restriped after the final seal coat is applied. Some roads will receive three successive treatments, with approximately one week between each application. Residents are asked to cooperate by not parking on road sections during active workdays. The contractor will post notices and signage ahead of time and will need the roads to be clear of vehicles during each treatment phase.

District 5 Yolo County Supervisor Angel Barajas, whose district includes the Capay Valley, emphasized the project’s importance to rural communities.

“This project is a big win for our rural residents, especially those in the Capay Valley who rely on safe and reliable roads every day,” Barajas stated. “Investing in infrastructure means investing in the well-being and economic vitality of our communities. I’m proud that we are delivering improvements that will serve both local families and visitors to our region for years to come.”

The bid opening for the 2025 Pavement Preservation Project was held on March 27. VSS International, based in West Sacramento, was awarded the contract with a low bid of $7,920,120.00.

Funding for the project is provided through the Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account and Highway Users Tax Account (HUTA). As construction nears for the roadways to be treated, the contractor will provide neighborhood notifications to help coordinate their work efforts with the community.

To help residents stay informed, Yolo County offers a Road Improvement GIS Map available at www.YoloCounty.gov/RoadImprovement, or by contacting the Department of Community Services, Public Works Division at (530) 666-8811 for any inquiries or assistance.