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El Dorado town intersection safety

El Dorado County

Summary

A resident urged fixes at the congested Highway 49/Forney Road/Pleasant Valley Road intersection in the town of El Dorado, where drivers blow through at 40 mph. The Transportation Director said a project is coming this spring, funded by Zone B funds.

At a glance

Total mentions
3
Last 30 days
3

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Zone B funds are now sufficient to begin the environmental document for the improvement project.

✅Who benefits

El Dorado town residents, students and commuters who face dangerous congestion at the intersection.

⚠️Who could be affected

Caltrans jurisdiction limits county action, and drivers currently face accident risk at the uncontrolled intersection.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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