The California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) reports that major highway construction is continuing for a $24.8 million pavement repair project in the Natomas area of Sacramento that will require daytime and nighttime lane closures again this weekend from Friday, July 26 through Monday, July 29.
Southbound I-5 at the I-80 interchange will be reduced to two lanes from 10:00 p.m. Friday until 5:00 a.m. Monday. A reduction to one lane is possible between midnight to 5:00 a.m.
The southbound I-5 connector ramp to eastbound I-80 will be closed during the following times this weekend:
- 10:00 p.m. Friday – 10:00 a.m Saturday
- 10:00 p.m. Saturday – 1:00 a.m. Sunday
- 10:00 p.m. Sunday – 5:00 a.m. Monday
I-5 Detour Details:
From southbound I-5 to eastbound I-80:
Take the westbound I-80 connector, stay in the right lane and exit I-80 at W. El Camino Avenue. Make a left onto West El Camino Avenue and enter the loop onramp to eastbound I-80.
Northbound I-5 at Garden Highway will be reduced to two lanes from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday.
Motorists and airport employees scheduled for flights out of Sacramento International Airport (SMF) should leave at least 40 minutes earlier than the recommended time to be on time for flights and work shifts.
Motorists are encouraged to use an alternate route around the construction work zone. Motorists choosing to use I-5 during the partial closures should expect delays and plan for additional travel times. Some locations will be reduced to 1-2 lanes.
Motorists should be aware of commercial work vehicles traveling in and out of the area that will cause traffic slowdowns.
The speed limit will be reduced to 55 mph through the construction zone 24/7. California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers will be patrolling the project site ticketing motorists who are not adhering to the posted speed limit signs. The closures and speed limit reductions are necessary for the safety of motorists and workers. Please “Be Work Zone Alert!”
Work is scheduled to begin as listed but subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather conditions, availability of equipment and/or materials, and construction-related issues. The extended lane closures will help to minimize the duration of the work and improve workers’ safety.
Caltrans reminds motorists to “Be Work Zone Alert” and slow in construction zones for the safety of travelers and crews performing these improvements.
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