Extended Closure Scheduled for Interstate 80 to U.S. Highway 50 Connector

Published: Sep 04, 2024

District: District 3 - Marysville
Sergio Aceves, Acting District Director
Caltrans Contact: Dennis Keaton
(916) 825-5252

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Yolo County - Caltrans is alerting motorists of an upcoming extended ramp closure for the ongoing Yolo Interstate 80 (I-80) Pavement Rehabilitation Project beginning Friday, September 13.

Continuing construction work will include a closure of the westbound I-80 connector ramp to U.S. Highway 50 (US 50) for repaving work . Caltrans urges motorists to plan for additional travel time and to expect delays.

Schedule Closure And Location:

• 9 p.m. Friday, September 13 to 5 a.m. Monday, September 23
• Westbound I-80 connector to eastbound US 50

Detour:

• Use WB I-80 to SB I-5 (EXIT 86) through downtown Sacramento for access to WB US 50
• WB I-80 to Enterprise Boulevard (EXIT 81) for access to EB US 50
• WB I-80 Reed Avenue (EXIT 83) for access to the City of West Sacramento

The work zone is from the Yolo Causeway through West Sacramento on I-80 and US 50. The speed limit has been reduced to 55 miles per hour 24/7 for the safety of workers and motorists. 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 District 3 is responsible for maintaining and operating 4,385 lane miles in 11 Sacramento Valley and Northern Sierra counties. Caltrans reminds motorists to "Be Work Zone Alert" and slow in construction zones for the safety of travelers and crews performing these improvements.

The $280 million project includes $47 million from Senate Bill (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. SB 1 provides $5 billion in transportation funding annually, shared equally between state and local agencies. Road projects progress through construction phases more quickly based on the availability of SB 1 funds, including projects partially funded by SB 1.

To view the latest news and information on state and federal infrastructure investments, visit RebuildingCA.ca.gov, which contains data on state and federal funding.

The department will issue construction updates on X @CaltransDist3 and on Facebook at CaltransDistrict3. For real-time traffic, click on Caltrans' QuickMap or download the QuickMap app from the App Store or Google Play.