I-5 work: What to expect as Caltrans’ weekend closures return to downtown Sacramento
Plan your commute accordingly this weekend because several on-ramps and highway lanes on Interstate 5 in downtown Sacramento are closing from Friday to Monday.
As a part of FixSac5, the Interstate 5 Corridor Enhancement Project, construction crews will be working on demolition, drilling, pouring concrete and striping on northbound I-5, according to Caltrans.
From 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, expect closures at:
- Westbound Highway 50 (W-X freeway) to northbound I-5 connector and auxiliary (No. 4) lane
- P Street on-ramp to northbound I-5
- W Street on-ramp to northbound I-5
- J Street off-ramp of Northbound I-5
- 15th Street on-ramp to westbound Highway 50
Residents can take the following detours:
- From westbound Highway 50 to northbound I-5, continue westbound on Highway 50 (over the Sacramento River) keep right and take the eastbound I-80 exit.
- Access from northbound I-5 to J Street off-ramp, use the Q street off-ramp. Motorists can also usethe Richards Boulevard exit and enter onto southbound I-5 to reach the J Street off-ramp.
The Interstate 80 is also an alternate route, according to the project’s website.
Motorists using Interstate 5 through downtown should expect delays. The California Highway Patrol will be patrolling the area, making sure motorists are following the temporary speed limit of 55 mph.
This story was originally published May 13, 2022 at 10:33 AM.