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December 15, 2015 |At 3 p.m. this afternoon, the new interchange and stretch of Cosumnes River Boulevard was opened to traffic.The interchange will accommodate the highly anticipated Delta Shores development in the City of Sacramento. The new stretch is between I-5 and Franklin Boulevard.
The opening offers opportunities for Elk Grove commuters. As a new connector between I-5 and Highway 99, commuters on Elk Grove's north side will now have easier access to I-5. This could take some pressure off of 99. Also, the new light rail station near Cosumnes and Franklin boulevards will play some role, though not clearly defined as of now, in Elk Grove's future mass transit plans.Likewise, with construction of 900,000 square feet of retail space slated to start next spring and an additional 400,000 square feet in the future, Delta Shores will offer Elk Grove residents with a host of new shopping opportunities. Among the marquee retailers who have signed leases, are R.C. Willey, Dick's Sporting Goods and Regal Cinemas. With its location near Elk Grove's westside, it will be the closest major shopping center for many of the city's residents. Construction of the initial shopping facilities will start next spring. Considered an infill project, in addition to the shopping facilities, 5,200 housing units are planned for the area. While the development could be an overall positive for Elk Grove residents, it effects on the City of Elk Grove might not be so positive.The location will be convenient for certain residents and Elk Grove commuters on their way home from state government jobs in Downtown Sacramento and could siphon precious sales tax revenue from Elk Grove's coffers. Also, it could adversely affect the number of lease signings and the restart of construction of the long stalled Outlet Collection at Elk Grove, formerly known as the Elk Grove Promenade.
