Highway 50 ramp closing for 2 days in Sacramento. When & where to expect delays
Construction will close a key Highway 50 off-ramp in Sacramento for more than two days, according to Caltrans.
The westbound Highway 50 connector to southbound Highway 99 will be shut down for 55 hours, the California Department of Transportation said in a Wednesday, June 11, news release.
“The extended closure is needed for striping and pavement work,” the state road agency said.
It’s one of two Highway 50 closures expected to slow Sacramento-area drivers in coming days.
Caltrans is also closing a key stretch of Highway 50 in West Sacramento for 79 hours, affecting traffic along the western portion of the Capital City Freeway as well as ramps connecting Interstate 80.
Here’s what to know:
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Where is Highway 50 construction?
The Highway 50 Multimodal Corridor Enhancement Project, also known as Fix50, aims to rehabilitate pavement and add 14 miles of high-occupancy lanes from the interchange of Highway 50 and Interstate 5 interchange to the Highway 50-Watt Avenue interchange, Caltrans said in a news release.
The $511.1 million project is expected to be completed in July 2026, according to the project website.
Which freeway ramp will be closed in Sacramento? When?
Caltrans will close the westbound Highway 50 to southbound Highway 99 connector from 10 p.m Friday, June 13, to 5 a.m Monday, June 16, according to the release.
What detours can I take to avoid roadwork?
According to Caltrans, drivers traveling westbound on Highway 50 to southbound Highway 99 should continue on westbound Highway 50 and stay in the right lane to continue onto southbound Interstate 5.
“Motorists traveling through the work zone should expect lane restrictions and be aware of commercial work vehicles traveling in and out of the area,” Caltrans said in its release.
Where else will Highway 50 be blocked to traffic?
Eastbound Highway 50 will be closed from Interstate 80 through West Sacramento, including the exit ramps to Jefferson Boulevard, from 9 p.m. Friday, June 13, to 4 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17.
The work is part of the Yolo Interstate 80 and U.S. Highway 50 Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
Caltrans said the “full freeway closure” and others like it will “help to minimize the duration of the project and improve workers’ safety.”
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.
Tips for driving in construction zones in California
Caltrans has helpful tips for driving safely in construction zones and avoiding high fine tickets. Here’s what to know:
Don’t change lanes unnecessarily.
Avoid using mobile phones while driving in work zones.
Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.
Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
Anticipate lane shifts, and merge when directed to do so
This story was originally published June 12, 2025 at 10:29 AM.
