More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. $4.8M redo of Stockton Ave. starts in April City of Ripon officials are asking residents and motorists to avoid Stockton Avenue during next month’s scheduled road construction. Big rigs will still be permitted along this stretch of road designated as a major truck route. Work on the much-anticipated Stockton Avenue Rehabilitation Project is scheduled to begin during the first week of April. Engineering Supervisor Elizabeth Quilici confirmed the proposed one-year timeline at the March 9 Ripon City Council meeting. “They’re coordinating (efforts) with businesses and residents on Stockton Avenue,” she said.