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Placer County delays tree removal for Haines Road bridge replacement; construction targeted for 2027
Summary
Placer County staff said tree removal tied to the Haines Road over Wise Canal bridge project is postponed after Caltrans raised funding concerns; construction is now targeted for 2027 and is constrained by PG&E's annual two‑week canal maintenance window in October.
Sophie Fox, District 5 chief of staff for Placer County, told the North Auburn Municipal Advisory Council that tree removal and utility relocation for the Haines Road over Wise Canal bridge project were initially scheduled from mid‑March through the end of June but must be delayed because Caltrans raised concerns about funding. Fox said the county is now aiming for construction in 2027 and that PG&E’s annual two‑week canal maintenance window in October drives the overall construction timing.
The update matters to nearby residents because the work includes tree removal and utility moves this spring and summer and will affect local access during construction. Fox said the county mailed letters to alert residents about the upcoming work and confirmed to a board member that the delay amounted to about a year.
County staff gave a brief schedule overview and emphasized that PG&E’s yearly maintenance window is the critical constraint on when major work can proceed. No formal action was taken; the item was informational.
The MAC did not take a vote on the schedule; staff will return with further details as the county coordinates with Caltrans and PG&E.
