The work zone speed limit has been reduced to 55 mph and the California Highway Patrol will be present for traffic enforcement. Photo courtesy

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Caltrans work on the U.S. Highway 50 (US-50) Multimodal Corridor Enhancement “Fix50” Project continues with the last 55-hour closure at the northbound State Route 99 (SR-99) connector to westbound U.S. Highway 50 (US-50) scheduled from Friday, Oct. 25 at 10 p.m. through Monday, Oct. 28 at 5 a.m.

Caltrans does not anticipate heavy dust or noise impacts to nearby city streets.

Suggested Detours

Local motorists:

For northbound SR-99 to westbound US-50. Motorists can take eastbound US-50 to 65th Street, then exit and turn around to westbound US-50.

Or continue eastbound Business 80/SR-51 to N Street, then exit and turn around to westbound Business 80/SR-51 and take the connector ramp to westbound US-50.

Out of area motorists on northbound SR-99 who want to get to westbound US-50, use northbound I-5 instead of northbound SR-99.

The ongoing work is part of a $483.5 million project to rehabilitate pavement and add 14 lane miles of high-occupancy lanes from the U.S. 50/Interstate 5 interchange to the U.S. 50/Watt Avenue interchange.

Motorists traveling through the work zone should expect lane restrictions and be aware of commercial work vehicles traveling in and out of the area. The work zone speed limit has been reduced to 55 mph and the California Highway Patrol will be present for traffic enforcement.

For more information on this project text “Fix50” to 74121 or visit www.Fix50.com. Caltrans encourages the public to follow construction updates on X @Fix_50 and Facebook @Fix50.

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.

Work is scheduled to begin as listed but subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment and/ or materials, and construction related issues. For current road conditions use Caltrans’ “Quick Map” at quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ or download the free Quick Map app on the App Store or Google Play. Motorists also can call the California Highway Information Network automated phone service at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623).