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This Interstate 5 on-ramp in Sacramento is closed for a week. What you need to know

Caltrans is alerting Sacramento motorists that traffic-interfering work is scheduled to close the eastbound Del Paso Road loop on-ramp to northbound Interstate 5.
Caltrans is alerting Sacramento motorists that traffic-interfering work is scheduled to close the eastbound Del Paso Road loop on-ramp to northbound Interstate 5. bbrawdy@tricityherald.com

Caltrans closed the eastbound Del Paso Road on-ramp in North Natomas to northbound Interstate 5.

The road work, which began Sunday, is scheduled for seven days to conduct pavement repairs. The on-ramp is expected to re-open 9 p.m. Sunday, May 19.

During construction, residents in the area can expect loud construction noises.

“The extended closure is necessary for worker and motorists’ safety,” Caltrans said in the news release.

Here’s what you need to know about detours:

Where are the detours?

Two detours will be in effect during construction of the eastbound Del Paso Road on-ramp.

Motorists can use the Area Boulevard on-ramp or continue eastbound to East Commerce Way and make a U-turn to use the westbound Del Paso Road on-ramp to enter I-5.

During construction of the eastbound Del Paso Road loop on-ramp, two detours will be in effect. 
During construction of the eastbound Del Paso Road loop on-ramp, two detours will be in effect.  Screenshot Caltrans Disctrict 3

Caltrans said motorists should use QuickMap to view current road conditions and “Be work zone alert.”

Angela Rodriguez
The Modesto Bee
Angela Rodriguez is a service journalism reporter for The Bee. She is a graduate of Sacramento State with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. During her time there, she worked on the State Hornet covering arts and entertainment.
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