Crews will soon begin another round of critical infrastructure maintenance

The Department of Utilities will soon begin maintenance work along critical infrastructure in the City's flood control system.

This maintenance will be similar to the critical infrastructure work the City has performed in past years and is expected to take several weeks to complete.

Work will be performed at Laguna, Strawberry and Elder creeks, a channel near Highway 99 in southern Sacramento, and a ditch in northern Sacramento.

The work will include repairing fencing, removing debris that can cause flooding, and vegetation management.

Utilities staff are working closely with the City Manager's Office, City Attorney's Office, and the Department of Community Response to ensure the safety and well-being of City staff and those camping in impacted areas.

The Department of Community Response will be coordinating with local service providers to perform outreach and connect people with services.

"Our focus is on ensuring the safety of people experiencing homelessness in the area during this essential infrastructure maintenance," said Brian Pedro, Director of the City's Department of Community Response. "Through collaboration with our partners, we will work to provide essential support and resources. We recognize the importance of the Department of Utilities in maintaining safety and flood prevention, and we're committed to supporting their work."

Below is a schedule of when work is expected to take place: