CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
On Monday, June 30, work began on various roadways, and will continue through 2028
Construction Update – June 30, 2025
On June 30, construction work began on various roads throughout the Town of Paradise.
CLARK ROAD - Crews are working during the day to set up traffic controls for construction.
PEARSON ROAD - Crews are focusing on underground utility confirmations, building curb ramps and preparing for pavement rehabilitation. Work is throughout Pearson Road, follow signage and drive with care. Sidewalks on the south side of Pearson Rd. are closed, follow pedestrian detour signs.
Here's what you need to know about Clark Road construction:
Construction began June 30 and is anticipated to continue through November 2025.
Work Hours: 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., Monday-Friday, some days and weekends - overnight construction hours are in place to minimize traffic impacts
During construction, lane closures will be in place. Plan for additional travel time and consider using alternative routes.
Access to residences, businesses, and neighborhoods will be maintained at all times.
Intermittent noise, vibration and dust may be noticed during construction.
Please follow construction signage and drive with caution.
Images of Clark Road BEFORE Roadway Rehabilitation Work
Here's what you need to know about Pearson Road construction:
Construction began June 30 and is anticipated to continue into August 2025.
Work Hours: 6 a.m. - 7 p.m., Mondy-Friday, some weekends
During construction, lane closures will be in place. Plan for additional travel time and consider using alternative routes.
Access to residences, businesses, and neighborhoods will be maintained at all times.
Intermittent noise, vibration and dust may be noticed during construction.
Please follow construction signage and drive with caution.
PARADISE ROADWAY REHABILITATION
Summer 2025 Update
The Town of Paradise continues to make significant progress in rebuilding a stronger, safer and more resilient community. During the summer of 2025 and into 2028, the Town will rebuild numerous public roadways that sustained damage during the Camp Fire recovery effort.
Work on key Paradise roads will improve commuter safety and ride quality through pavement rehabilitation, signalized intersection modifications, and ADA-compliant curb ramp construction, as well as reconstruction of non-compliant ADA curb ramps. Construction is slated to begin in late June and is expected to continue into 2028.
PROJECT AREA
Several key roadways will be improved over the coming months, including:
Almond Street – between Foster and Pearson Roads
Bille Road – between Oliver and Clark Roads
Buschmann Road – between Foster and Clark Roads
Central Park Drive – Intersection Only
Clark Road – between just north of Wagstaff Road and just north of Pearson Road
Elliott Road – between Skyway and Clark Road
Foster Road – between Trailway and Almond Street
Pearson Road – between Skyway and Clark Road
Skyway – between Skymeadow Way and Bille Road
How were these roads selected for rehabilitation?
This project will focus on the repair of 8.3 miles of “on-system roads” that sustained heavy damage in the wake of the Camp Fire and debris removal efforts. On-system roads are federal-aid routes that are eligible to receive Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief Program funds that have suffered serious damage as a direct result of a declared disaster. They also serve as either evacuation routes or primary east-west connections to evacuation routes, so the rehabilitation of these roadways is a priority for the Town of Paradise.
ABOUT CONSTRUCTION
Significant work will be completed on each of the impacted roads, depending on severity of damage. Work may include excavation, full depth recycling, asphalt concrete paving, removal and construction of concrete curbs, sidewalks and gutters, driveway improvements, improvements to draining facilities, new signage and striping, and signal modifications.
The following construction-related impacts are anticipated. Please drive with caution and follow signage and detours.
Lane and road closures, with clearly marked detours in place.
Construction-related noise, dust and heavy equipment.
Both day and night work, depending on location.
Some weekend work may be required.
Parcels closest to the roadways under construction will be notified prior to work.
PROJECT FUNDING
The Town of Paradise has been awarded more than $55 million in state and federal funding through the Federal Highway Administration’s Emergency Relief Program and the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG DR) funds for these roadway improvements. CDBG DR funds are paid to the Town as a reimbursement for eligible projects once the work has been performed. The grant funding secured for this specific project is part of a much larger rebuilding effort in Paradise. Learn more about the Town of Paradise’s long-term recovery plan and additional recovery effort funding here.