Fresno County approves study to address heavy truck impacts on North Rio Vista

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors voted Jan. 6, 2026, to include North Rio Vista in a county‑wide truck study after hearing from Public Works and affected property owners.

Public Works Director Steve White told the board the short, roughly one‑mile road has become a truck detour after State Route 180 construction; staff recommended Option 1 — include the corridor in the county truck study. White said staff applied for a $797,000 grant for the study, noted the need for additional funding if awarded, and provided operational details: about 30 trucks use the route daily, average daily traffic is roughly 500 vehicles, and the county has recorded five accidents there since 2017.

Resident Mike Krause testified that trucks have caused foundation shifting, cracked interior drywall, near misses pulling out of driveways, and 24/7 operations that degrade quality of life. Krause said Caltrans has resisted additional signage on the state right of way without a county‑level non‑truck route ordinance; he and other neighbors urged the board to back Option 1 while they continue to press state partners.

Supervisor Magsig moved adoption of Option 1; the board approved the motion unanimously. Staff will seek the grant and coordinate with property owners and state partners; a timeline for the study depends on grant award and additional funding needs.

What happens next: if the grant is awarded, Public Works will return with a funding and project timeline, and the county will work with Caltrans on signage and enforcement options consistent with state right‑of‑way rules.