Complete Freeway Closure to Sac delayed by one week
March 06, 2025
EB US 50 Closed Friday 3/14 9pm to Tues 3/18 5am
(Weekday Causeway Bike Path closure also)
By Caltrans & Alan Hirsch
Released Wed. 3/5 begin: “Caltrans is alerting motorists that this weekend’s extended connector closure for the ongoing Yolo Interstate 80 (I-80) and U.S. Highway 50 (US-50) Pavement Rehabilitation Project has been postponed (emphasis added) because of the weather forecast for rain and cold temperatures. The work has been rescheduled for the following weekend.”
AH Annotation #1: What Caltrans means to say is US 50 east bound in West Sac from I-80 split to Jefferson Ave will be 100% closed Friday 9pm thru Tuesday 5am 3/14 thu 3/18- a week later than stated in previous press release. Please use local streets in West Sacramento instead. “expect delays”. (see below)
AH Annotation #2: The Yolo Causeway bicycle path also is scheduled to be closed all next week for repair work. Caltrans are not- but should be --providing a bus “bike bridge” for that period. They bury this in press release.
AH Annotation #3: This was announced late last week for this weekend but has been delayed by a decision of Caltrans and contractor. That this will cause a major inconvenience to local residents & Tahoe traffic – who are likely planning their life around closure. This closure will also cause cut-thru traffic on local streets in all three Yolo County cities. Caltrans is even suggesting drivers use local street in West Sac as alternative to the 3 lane freeway. See below.
AH Annotation #4. If you think Caltrans is treating public cavalierly, write “Chair and member, Yolo Transportation District board (YoloTD) and tell them at link below. Public has complained to board in the past about lack of information from Caltrans on I-80 construction. YoloTD gave Caltrans $100million to”fix” i-80 in May of 2024. clerk YoloTD [email protected]
YOLO I-80 to US-50 CLOSURE:
- 9 p.m. Friday, March 14 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, March 18
DETOUR:
- Local traffic heading to West Sacramento can use Enterprise Boulevard (EXIT 81) or continue to eastbound I-80 and use Reed Avenue (EXIT 83).
(See detour map)
The Yolo Causeway bicycle path also is scheduled to be closed next week for repair work.
YOLO CAUSEWAY BICYCLE PATH CLOSURE:
- 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 through 6 a.m. Friday, March 14
“The work zone is from just west of the Yolo Causeway along I-80 and US-50 in West Sacramento. The speed limit has been reduced to 55 miles per hour 24/7 for the safety of workers and motorists. Work is scheduled to begin as listed but 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.
“This $280 million project includes $47 million from Senate Bill (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. SB 1 provides $5 billion in transportation funding annually, shared equally between state and local agencies. Road projects progress through construction phases more quickly based on the availability of SB 1 funds, including projects partially funded by SB 1. To view the latest news and information on state and federal infrastructure investments, visit RebuildingCA.ca.gov, which contains data on state and federal funding.
Annotation #5: This construction is not the $460 million Yolo80 widening project, whose construction work has not yet started.
“Caltrans District 3 is responsible for maintaining and operating 4,385 lane miles in 11 Sacramento Valley and Northern Sierra counties. Caltrans reminds motorists to “Be Work Zone Alert” and slow in construction zones for the safety of travelers and crews performing these improvements.
“The department will issue updates on X @CaltransDist3 and on Facebook at CaltransDistrict3. For real-time traffic information, click on Caltrans’ QuickMap or download the QuickMap app from the App Store or Google Play.
And now we learn tower bridge will be closed part of that weekend too.
Posted by: Alan Hirsch | March 07, 2025 at 11:56 PM