Underpass at Freeport and 4th
Project type: Infrastructure and Utilities, Roads, bridges, and tunnels
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Description
As the photo description below explains, this concrete underpass allowed pedestrians to safely cross the railroad tracks at Freeport and 4th:
"Number of people benefitted: All persons including school children crossing W.P.R.R. tracks at Freeport Boulevard. Provides sadety for children and all other pedestrians, having to cross R.R. Tracks heretofore and eliminating a hazardous crossing."
The WPA and the PWA were very active in Sacramento, with the former funding "220 miles of highway; 46 public buildings; and new runways at local airports." (Wikipedia, History of Sacramento)
Project Details
| Federal Cost | Local Cost | Total Cost | Project #'s |
|---|---|---|---|
| 516070 | 572385 | 1088455 |
Source notes
Current status of underpass not known.
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Interesting, since this underpass does not exist. I wish it did.
It was filled in because of safety concerns and then later when the tracks were lowered it was entirely demolished.