I-5 ramp closure in Sacramento area could last a week. Here’s how to avoid traffic

Part of Interstate 5 will be closed in the Sacramento area for a week as construction crews work on the pavement, according to Caltrans.

A ramp connecting Arena Boulevard to I-5 in North Natomas closed to traffic Thursday night and will remain off-limits to motorists until 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 25.

Crews are working to realign, widen and pave the roadway, Caltrans said in a news release.

“No two consecutive ramps will be closed concurrently,” the department said. “The extended closure is necessary for worker and motorists’ safety.”

Where is Interstate 5 construction?

The pavement project will affect the eastbound Arena Boulevard slip on-ramp to southbound I-5 in North Natomas.

What detours can I take to avoid roadwork on I-5?

To avoid construction, drivers should continue eastbound to East Commerce Way and then make a U-turn to use the on-ramp at westbound Arena Boulevard to southbound I-5, Caltrans said.

Motorists can also use the Del Paso Road on-ramp to get onto southbound I-5.

You can expect delays and additional travel time, Caltrans warned.

What else can I expect?

There may be “loud, intermittent sounds” in the area caused by “heavy construction equipment, including vehicle back-up warning alarms,” Caltrans said.