(FOX40.COM) -- On Tuesday, the Placer County Board of Supervisors gave the green light for Phase I of the Placer Parkway Project.

Construction will begin in 2026 near Whitney Ranch Parkway. FOX40 went to the community to learn more about the transportation sphere in the area.

"With the two lanes and the congestion of just getting from 65 to 80, it can be quite a mess," Rocklin resident Stephanie O'Connell said.

O'Connell also told FOX40 she loves living in Rocklin with her family. Her husband is involved in the transportation industry, so O'Connell has known about this project for some time.

"When we heard about the connection to potentially 99, we're like, 'Oh, that'll be great!' O'Connell said. "That's going to free up so much congestion, because there's so much on that side of town

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