Date: August 12, 2024, #24-064e
District: District 3 – Marysville dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-3
Sergio Aceves, Acting District Director
Contact: Dennis Keaton dennis.keaton@dot.ca.gov
Phone: (916) 825-5252
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Interstate 5 Repair Work Continues in Sacramento
Northbound and Southbound 55-hour Weekend Roadwork in Natomas Area
SACRAMENTO — 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, August 16 through Monday, August 19.
Northbound Interstate 5 (I-5) at the Interstate 80 (I-80) interchange will be reduced to two lanes from 10 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday. A reduction to one lane is possible between midnight to 5 a.m.
RAMP CLOSURES:
Southbound I-5 to Eastbound I-80 Connector closed:
- 10 p.m. Friday – 10 a.m. Saturday.
- 10 p.m. Saturday – 10 a.m. Sunday
- 10 p.m. Sunday – 5 a.m. Monday
DETOUR:
From southbound I-5: Take westbound I-80 connector ramp from southbound I-5. Stay in the right lane and exit I-80 at West El Camino Avenue (EXIT 85). Make a left onto West El Camino Avenue, stay to the right and enter the loop onramp to eastbound I-80 and continue to southbound I-5 (EXIT 86).
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 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.
The pavement repair project limits are from 0.2 miles south of the American River Bridge to Arena Boulevard. Granite Construction is the prime contractor. Work limits on the transition lanes project are from Arena Boulevard to the Sacramento River Bridge. De Silva Gates is the prime contractor.
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 department will issue updates on X @CaltransDist3 and on Facebook at CaltransDistrict3. For real-time traffic information, click on Caltrans’ QuickMap or download the QuickMap app from the App Store or Google Play.
