CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
Construction Update as of
August 18, 2025
CLARK ROAD - Pavement work is underway on Clark Road, just north of Pearson Road and moving north. See below for additional details.
PEARSON ROAD - work in the median will continue over the next several days. Electrical work is also underway, resulting in minor traffic impacts between 9 am. - 3 p.m.
BUSCHMANN ROAD - utility exploration work continues. Vehicles should drive with care near the roving work areas.
Follow signage and drive with care.
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Here's what you need to know about Clark Road pavement operations:
Full-depth reclamation operations operations are underway on Clark Road, just north of Pearson Road.
Crews will work on both northbound and southbound lanes for approximately 1/2 mile and continue this process north on Clark Road to just north of Wagstaff Road.
During overnight work hours (7 p.m. - 7 a.m.) traffic will be shifted to the lanes opposite of pavement operations. Two way traffic, one lane in each direction, will be maintained during construction. Follow signage and drive with caution.
Crews will work Monday-Friday nights during pavement operations. They will also be working on Sunday, August 24.
Traffic signals on adjacent streets will be set to red flashing. Signals will be returned to normal operation at any time during an emergency.
Access to residences, businesses, and neighborhoods will be maintained at all times.
Intermittent noise, vibration and dust may be noticed during construction.
Drivers may experience delays due to construction - plan for extra time when driving through the area.
Here's what you need to know about Buschmann Road construction:
Work is underway.
Crews will pulverize the existing roadway and rebuild it to improve drivability and extend Buschmann Road’s life.
New curb ramps will be constructed and poured.
What to Expect:
Traffic will be shifted to one-way, with clearly marked detours in place
Traffic lights will flash red during construction hours
Driveway access will be maintained during construction, and crews will notify properties before work affecting their driveways takes place
Businesses along Buschmann Road remain open throughout construction
Work Hours: 6 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday-Friday, some nights and weekends may be necessary.
Intermittent noise, vibration and dust may be noticed during construction.
Drivers may experience delays due to construction - plan for extra time when driving through the area.
Please follow construction signage and drive with caution.
Here's what you need to know about Pearson Road construction:
Crews will pulverize the existing roadway and rebuild it to improve drivability and extend Pearson' Road’s life.
Recently constructed curb ramps will be poured.
What to Expect:
Two-way traffic will be maintained with lane shifts – drive with caution.
Traffic lights will flash red during construction hours.
Driveway access will be maintained during construction.
Businesses along Pearson Road remain open throughout construction.
Work Hours: 9a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday-Friday, some nights and weekends may be necessary.
Intermittent noise, vibration and dust may be noticed during construction.
Drivers may experience delays due to construction - plan for extra time when driving through the area.
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 News
Roadway Paving Underway on Clark Road - August 19, 2025
Major Road Construction Underway in Paradise - July 7, 2025
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.
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