The City of Sacramento Department of Transportation is converting 3rd Street from I to J Street from one-way to two-way to improve access to Old Sacramento. Construction will continue through mid November.

The 3rd Street conversion is one of the seven first priority streets for conversion, as approved by the Mayor and City Council in July 2007 as part of the Central City Two-Way Conversion Project.

¨ 19th Street (H Street to Broadway, from three lanes to two lanes with bike lanes, completed)
¨ 21st Street (I Street to W Street, from three lanes to two lanes with bike lanes, completed)
¨ N Street (21st Street to 28th Street, to two-way, starting soon)
¨ 3rd Street (I Street to J Street, to two-way, underway)
¨ J Street (30th Street to Alhambra Boulevard, to two-way)
¨ 9th Street (E Street to I Street, to two-way)
¨ 10th Street (E Street to I Street, to two-way)

The study’s objectives were to enhance neighborhood livability, promote a pedestrian friendly and safe environment, help revitalize the city and support a balanced transportation system.