Part of I-80 closed for construction. How will roadwork affect A’s games?
Heading to an Athletics game? You could run into traffic, local law enforcement officials warn.
On Monday, the A’s begin a seven-game home stretch at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, taking on the Los Angeles Angels and the Philadelphia Phillies.
The MLB team’s home stand will coincide with construction on a key stretch of Interstate 80.
“We expect (traffic) delays during afternoon games,” the West Sacramento Police Department said in a Sunday, May 18, Instagram post.
“Our team will make every effort to ensure a safe, smooth and expedient pre- and post-game traffic experience for attendees and the neighboring community,” the agency said.
This isn’t the first time construction has impacted
At a May 10 home game between the A’s and the New York Yankees, fans reported encountering significant travel delays due to roadwork and congestion.
“It took us 45 minutes” to drive two miles to Sutter Health Park, Emily Watson of Land Park told The Sacramento Bee.
What is Interstate 80 construction?
The Yolo Interstate 80 and U.S. Highway 50 Pavement Rehabilitation Project aims to “rehabilitate and repair” the roadway in and around West Sacramento, Caltrans said, to “improve safety and ride quality.”
The construction zone is from the Yolo Causeway through West Sacramento on I-80 and Highway 50.
The $280 million project includes $47 million in funding from Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, Caltrans said.
Which parts of I-80 will be closed? When?
According to the California Department of Transportation, crews have been working on “ongoing replacement and striping work” on eastbound I-80 and Highway 50 in West Sacramento — resulting in a full closure of the main line between the I-80/Highway 50 connector ramp to Reed Avenue earlier in the month.
Traffic will be reduced to two lanes during the day and fully closed at night through Wednesday, May 21, the state road agency said.
Nighttime closures will be from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. Monday, May 19, to Wednesday, May 21.
According to Caltrans, the following sections of the freeway will be affected:
Eastbound I-80 connector ramp to eastbound Reed Avenue
Westbound Highway 50 connector ramp to eastbound I-80
Enterprise Boulevard on-ramp to eastbound I-80
Eastbound I-80 to Reed Avenue off-ramp
Sergio Ochoa Sanchez, public information officer for Caltrans’ District 3, said disturbances for drivers should be very minimum.
When do A’s play at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento?
According to the MLB website, here’s when the A’s play this week, and who:
A’s versus Los Angeles Angels:
Monday, May 19: Game starts at 7:05 p.m.
Tuesday, May 20: 7:05 p.m.
Wednesday, May 21: 7:05 p.m.
Thursday, May 22: 12:35 p.m.
A’s versus Philadelphia Phillies:
Friday, May 23: 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, May 24: 7:05 p.m.
Sunday, May 25: 1:05 p.m.
The West Sacramento Police Department said baseball fans should “use alternate routes” when returning home from games.
“Please drive safely and thank you for your patience and support,” the agency said.
Which detours can I take to avoid roadwork?
Eastbound I-80 traffic will be detoured to Eastbound Highway 50 to Sacramento over the Sacramento River to Northbound Intersect 5 to Redding at Exit 4A, to Eastbound I-80 to Reno Exit 522.
From Westbound Highway 50, drivers should take the Enterprise Boulevard off-ramp Exit 81 and stay left then continue onto Enterprise to Industrial Avenue and turn left at the light.
Drivers should then continue on Industrial to Harbor Boulevard and turn left at the light for Eastbound Highway 50 to Sacramento on Exit 82 and continue over the Sacramento River to Northbound I-5 to Redding on Exit 4A to Eastbound I-80 to Reno Exit 522.
Do I have to slow down in work zones?
The speed limit for the work zone has been reduced to 55 miles per hour for the safety of workers and motorists, according to Caltrans.
According to California Vehicle Code 22362, it is illegal to exceed the posted speed limit in highway construction zones even if workers are not present.
Speed limits on highways are typically reduced by 10 mph from the normal limit when under construction.
Some work areas can have speed limits up to 25 mph lower than usual. Drivers caught speeding can be ticketed and fined, with the penalty depending on their speed.
This story was originally published May 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM.
