California Department of Transportation

07/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/17/2024 16:52

Natomas Arena Boulevard On-ramp Scheduled for Closure

Natomas Arena Boulevard On-ramp Scheduled for Closure

Published: Jul 17, 2024

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sacramento - Caltrans is alerting motorists that traffic-interfering work is scheduled to close the eastbound Arena Boulevard loop on-ramp to souththbound Interstate 5 (I-5) beginning Thursday night for realignment, widening, and paving work.
The work is scheduled for seven days beginning 8 p.m. Thursday, July 18 through 8 p.m. Thursday, July 25. No two consecutive ramps will be closed concurrently. The extended closure is necessary for worker and motorists' safety.
Location:
  • Eastbound Arena Boulevard slip on-ramp to I-5 southbound (Los Angeles) in North Natomas.
Detour:
  • Motorists can continue eastbound to East Commerce Way and make a U-turn at the stoplight to use the westbound Arena Boulevard loop on-ramp to southbound I-5 (Los Angeles).
  • Motorists can also avoid Arena Boulevard and use the Del Paso Road on-ramps as an alternate route for southbound I-5.
Nearby residents should expect to hear loud, intermittent noises from heavy construction equipment, including vehicle back-up warning alarms.
Motorists should expect delays and plan for additional travel time for their commute.
Caltrans reminds motorists to "Be Work Zone Alert" and slow in construction zones for the safety of travelers and crews performing these improvements. The department will issue construction updates on X @CaltransDist3 and on Facebook at CaltransDistrict3. For real-time traffic, click on Caltrans' QuickMap quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ or download the QuickMap app from the App Store or Google Play.