55-hour I-80 closure in Sacramento could mean big delays for drivers

Drivers in the Sacramento area should expect major delays as Caltrans shuts down westbound Interstate 80 this weekend for demolition and pavement work. The 55-hour closure runs from 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, through 4 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8, between the I-5/I-80 interchange in Sacramento County and the U.S. 50/I-80 interchange in West Sacramento. Detours include I-5 and Highway 50, with local access via Harbor Boulevard and West Capitol Avenue. Nighttime closures will continue through Sept. 18, and the I-80 to Highway 50 connector ramp will remain closed 24/7. Caltrans advises airport travelers to allow an extra 30 to 40 minutes and reminds drivers to slow down in construction zones. The work is part of a $280 million rehabilitation project partially funded by Senate Bill 1.