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Board adopts Measure U five‑year roads project list; long-range bond plan outlined
Summary
The Board of Supervisors adopted a five‑year Measure U project list, received an overview of roads projects and an outline of a potential $70 million bond issuance in 2027 to accelerate countywide capital work.
The Napa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously April 22 to adopt a required five‑year project list for Measure U, the county's sales-tax program for roads and capital improvements, and received an update on near‑term and longer-term road projects and funding approaches.
Public works director Steve Lederer summarized how the county prioritizes projects using a biennial pavement management plan and the StreetSaver algorithm, which balances repairs to maintain roads in fair condition against more expensive rebuilds of failed pavement. Lederer noted the county’s pavement condition index had improved from roughly 45 to about 55 in recent years after substantial investments, but emphasized deferred maintenance remains large due to years of limited state and federal gas-tax increases.
Near-term projects: Lederer reviewed work completed and planned through Measure T/U and other funding sources. Completed projects included resurfacing and repairs in Yountville, sections of Silverado Trail, Berryessa Estates (SB1 funds) and several county crossroads. Planned 2025 work includes additional segments of Silverado Trail, Bale Lane, Cuttings Wharf Road in Carneros and a package of road improvements across Gordon Valley and Wooden Valley.
Funding and longer-term plan: Lederer described multiple funding streams — Measure U (formerly Measure T), SB1, federal bridge programs (HBP), FEMA reimbursements, STIP and other grants — and said some programs require upfront cash flow. He outlined a tentative plan to sell up to $70 million in revenue bonds around 2027 through the Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) to accelerate projects, subject to market conditions and execution capacity.
Board members and members of the public asked about traffic mitigation funding for the Devlin/Saskal Ferry roundabout, coordination with utilities (PG&E) and cities on joint projects, and opportunities for localized community funding or community facilities districts for high‑cost mountain‑road repairs. Lederer said staff maintains a detailed, frequently updated spreadsheet of planned projects and would return with additional details as projects are refined.
Action taken: The board adopted the Measure U five‑year project list by resolution. Lederer said the county will continue project design and seek grants and interjurisdictional coordination to limit costs and improve project timing.
Ending: The county’s public-works office will publish updates and return with design and funding details as specific projects near construction.
