ROUNDABOUTS IN THE SHELDON COMMUNITY

OVERVIEW OF THE connector

SEE AN INITIAL PHASE COMPLETED HERE

​​The SouthEast expressway will connect Highways 50, 99 and Interstate 5 to greatly reduce congestion, improve road safety, shorten travel times, and reduce bottlenecks throughout the transportation system.

REGIONAL REDUCTIONS IN VEHICLE MILES TRAVELLED AND GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS + MORE

The 34-mile 4-lane Connector project reduces greenhouse gases, pollutant emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and regional congestion.  Here is a sample of the studies and reports that document the project's benefits.

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JANUARY 2023 Travel TRENDS AND POLLING

Compared to pre-pandemic (February 2019), the number of transportation trips are up, but the amount of miles traveled is down.  Transit remains at historic lows while private auto use is outpacing population growth.

7 out of 10 Sacramento County voters support the Connector project and fixing potholes is rated as the most important project. 

View the travel trends data here.

SUPPORT FOR THE SOUTHEAST CONNECTOR EXPRESSWAY

We say the SouthEast Connector is one of California's most popular project's because of the overwhelming support from businesses, non-governmental organizations, public agencies, and local landowners. 

​The SouthEast Connector is unanimously supported by every elected representative that the alignment crosses through - and local landowners with deep roots in Sacramento have acknowledged the significant benefits the project creates.  Read their words below.

businesses & landowners

government agencies

public officials

AWARD WINNING

2022 brought two new awards to our growing track record of success.  Thank you for the recognition, American Public Works Association!

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORRIDOR

economic benefits

​The Capital SouthEast Connector is more than a regional
multimodal roadway facility. Economists agree that the
Connector provides significant economic development
benefits to the region.

$585.7 million in travel time savings benefits to commuters

$37.3 million in residual investment value of Connector construction

$19.5 million in safety benefits from avoided collisions

$17.2 million in avoided pavement rehabilitation costs

$6.8 million in increased walking and biking benefits for the community

$6.3 million in reduced vehicle emissions benefits for the region

$3.5 million in savings from reduced truck miles traveled and operating costs
Read the full Economic Impact Study here.

What is THE Connector?

The Capital SouthEast Connector Expressway will connect our communities 
​of Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, Folsom and El Dorado Hills with a modern, safe, investment in transportation infrastructure.
​Learn more about how it will improve your commute here.