Just weeks after a major closure disrupted traffic between Natomas and West Sacramento, Caltrans has begun another 55-hour full shutdown of westbound Interstate 80 this weekend between the two areas.
Caltrans is alerting drivers that westbound I-80 will be closed through the weekend from Interstate 5 to the eastbound Highway 50 and the westbound I-80 interchange. All associated on- and off-ramps will be closed as well.
The 55-hour closure began at 9 p.m. Friday and ends at 4 a.m. Monday.
The closure will allow contractors to complete demolition and pavement work for the $280 million I-80 and Highway 50 pavement rehabilitation project.
Interstate 80 in Yolo County will be closed from 9 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Monday. Caltrans
Caltrans has said during previous closures that crews are