‘Expect delays’: Highway 50 construction extends to I-80 in Northern California

(FOX40.COM) — Some lanes on two major highways in Northern California will be closed while construction workers put in a new traffic shift, according to Caltrans.
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The work zone is from the Yolo Causeway through West Sacramento on Interstate 80 and U.S. Highway 50. Caltrans reported that the new construction is a part of a $280 million project to fix local roadways. Officials advised motorists to plan for additional travel time and to expect delays.

Scheduled closures and locations

• Eastbound lanes on I-80 and eastbound US-50 at Enterprise Boulevard to Jefferson Boulevard will be reduced to one or two lanes for traffic lane shifting from 10 p.m. Saturday, July 27, until 8:30 a.m. Sunday, July 28.

• Enterprise, Harbor, and Jefferson Boulevards on/off ramps to eastbound and westbound US- 50 and the eastbound I-80 connector will be intermittently closed from 10 p.m. Saturday, July 27, until 8:30 a.m. Sunday, July 28.

• The westbound I-80 to the eastbound US-50 connector, will be intermittently closed from 10 p.m. Saturday, July 27, until 8:30 a.m. Sunday, July 28.

Caltrans said the speed limit will be reduced to 55 mph through the construction zones and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers will patrol the project site. Work is subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather conditions, availability of equipment and/or materials, and construction-related issues. The extended lane closures will help to minimize the duration of the work and improve workers’ safety.

The Yolo Fruit Stand at 46710 County Road 32b (east of Davis) will remain open for business from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Sunday during construction, according to Caltrans.

For real-time traffic information, visit the Caltrans’ QuickMap at dot.ca.gov or download the QuickMap app from the App Store or Google Play .

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