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Board approves continued JPA participation as presenters outline White Rock and Latrobe segments
Summary
El Dorado County supervisors heard a detailed update from the Capital Southeast Connector Joint Powers Authority and voted to continue county participation and pay an agreed contribution. Presenters said the White Rock Road segment is NEPA/CEQA approved and shovel‑ready but still needs federal and state construction funds.
Derek Menema, executive director of the Capital Southeast Connector Joint Powers Authority, told the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 26 that the regional project aims to connect Interstate 5, State Route 99, State Route 16 and U.S. Highway 50 and that roughly 34 miles of corridor work is being planned and delivered in phases.
“The White Rock Road segment is NEPA and CEQA approved,” Derek said in his presentation, describing the Folsom–El Dorado Hills section as “shovel ready” for construction when funding is secured. He told supervisors the JPA had secured a $4,000,000…
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