Rider Alert: Folsom area light rail customers can expect light rail service disruptions and continued bus bridges between Iron Point and Historic Folsom stations for the duration of the construction period, which has been extended into November 2024.

SacRT is making significant construction progress in adding a passing track at the Glenn/Robert G. Holderness Station to be able to provide 15-minute light rail service to all Folsom area stations including Hazel, Iron Point, Glenn/Robert G. Holderness and Historic Folsom.

However, Folsom area light rail customers can expect light rail service disruptions and bus bridges to continue between Iron Point and Historic Folsom stations through November 2024.

Extended bus bridges are scheduled in November due to track testing (see the schedule below). Once this track testing is complete, SacRT will still need to conduct additional tests and obtain final approvals from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) before launching 15-minute service. We appreciate your patience as we work toward an official opening date.

• Friday, November 15 -  Sunday, November 17, 2024: Bus bridge extended between Cordova Town Center and Historic Folsom stations.

Note: The schedule can change depending on weather and other factors. Please check back for service updates.

Here is video of the track testing that occurred on Friday, November 8, 2024.

Extended Gold Line Shuttle Bus Times
(November 15 - 17, 2024)

Friday, November 15, 2024:

• First Bus at Iron Point Station: 5:30 a.m.
• Last Bus at Iron Point Station: 11:30 p.m.
• First Bus at Cordova Town Center Station: 4:28 a.m.
• Last Bus at Cordova Town Center Station: 11:28 p.m.

Saturday, November 16, 2024:

• First Bus at Iron Point Station: 7:30 a.m.
• Last Bus at Iron Point Station: 11:30 p.m.
• First Bus at Cordova Town Station: 5:28 a.m.
• Last Bus at Cordova Town Station: 11:28 p.m.

Sunday, November 17, 2024,:

• First Bus at Iron Point Station: 10:00 a.m.
• Last Bus at Iron Point Station: 9:30 p.m.
• First Bus at Cordova Town Station: 5:28 a.m.
• Last Bus at Cordova Town Station: 9:28 p.m.

SacRT is adding a passing track at the Glenn/Robert G. Holderness Station to be able to provide 15-minute light rail service to all Folsom area stations including Hazel, Iron Point, Glenn/Robert G. Holderness and Historic Folsom. Construction work related to the Folsom 15-Minute Light Service Project began on January 2, 2024.

Weekday Bus Bridge Schedule:

• First Bus at Iron Point Station– 4:41 a.m.
• Last Bus at Iron Point Station – 11:11 p.m.
• First Bus at Historic Folsom Station – 5 a.m.
• Last Bus at Historic Folsom Station – 11:30 p.m.

Saturday Bus Bridge Schedule:

• First Bus at Cordova Town Center Station – 5:28 a.m. a.m.
• Last Bus at Cordova Town Center Station – 11:30 p.m.
• First Bus at Historic Folsom Station – 7:30 a.m.
• Last Bus at Historic Folsom Station – 11:30 p.m.

Sunday Bus Bridge Schedule:

• First Bus at Cordova  Town Center Station – 5:28 a.m.
• Last Bus at Cordova Town Station – 9:28 p.m.
• First Bus at Historic Folsom Station – 10 a.m.
• Last Bus at Historic Folsom Station – 9:30 p.m.

GOLD LINE BUS BRIDGE

Shuttle buses will pick up and drop off riders during construction every 30 minutes.

*Extended bus bridge on November 15 - 17, 2024.

*Cordova Town Center Shuttle Bus: 

• Toward Historic Folsom Station: Eastbound Folsom Blvd at 2nd bus cutout next to platform.
• Toward Sacramento Valley Station: Light rail service available.

*Sunrise Shuttle Bus:

• • Toward Sacramento Valley Station: Folsom Blvd next to Inbound platform. 
  • Toward Historic Folsom Station: Folsom Blvd next to Inbound platform.  

*Hazel Shuttle Bus:

• • Toward Sacramento Valley Station: Inside station at the driveway  
  • Toward Historic Folsom Station: Folsom Blvd next to Inbound platform  

Iron Point Station Shuttle Bus:

• Toward Historic Folsom Station: Upper driveway near the stairs
• Toward Sacramento Valley Station: Upper driveway near the stairs
  

Glenn/Robert G. Holderness Station Shuttle Bus:

• Toward Sacramento Valley Station: Next to the station platform
• Toward Historic Folsom Station: Next to the station platform

Historic Folsom Station Shuttle Bus:

• Toward Sacramento Valley Station: On Reading Street across Street at bus stop next to garage.

Please check this page frequently as weather and other conditions may impact construction.

Folsom Boulevard Lane Closures

There are lane closures on Folsom Boulevard as part of the Folsom 15-Minute Project. These closures impact the stretch of Folsom Boulevard between Bidwell Street and Parkshore Drive. Glenn Drive between Folsom Blvd and Coolridge Drive reopened on October 20, 2024.

During the construction period, the two northbound lanes closest to the train tracks are closed to vehicular traffic. To ensure the safety of commuters and construction crews, vehicle traffic is redirected into the adjacent southbound lanes for both directions of travel.

Folsom Boulevard is reduced from two lanes to one lane in both directions and the speed limit reduced to 35 mph. The lane closures are expected to remain in effect seven days a week until the completion of the project.

To help ease traffic congestion during this period, motorists are recommended to take alternate routes and adjust travel times if possible.

Project Timeline

Construction is expected to be completed in fall 2024. Upon project completion, new low-floor trains will arrive in and depart from Historic Folsom Station every 15 minutes during the weekday.

Light Rail Modernization Project

Learn more about the Light Rail Modernization Project, which also include station platform modifications and the purchase of new low-floor light rail trains. Visit www.sacrt.com/modernization/.

Shop Local

Don’t forget to shop local in Folsom! Visit choosefolsom.com for a list of businesses.