Originally Posted By dlkozy I-5 is in the middle of a MAJOR rehab. South and North will take turns being SHUT-DOWN right about the downtown area. For further info if you are planning a trip through Sac in the near future-check one of the Sac TV stations website (such as news10.net) for up to date info on I-5.
Originally Posted By dlkozy I-5 is in the middle of a MAJOR rehab. South and North will take turns being SHUT-DOWN right about the downtown area. For further info if you are planning a trip through Sac in the near future-check one of the Sac TV stations website (such as news10.net) for up to date info on I-5.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ It is currently closed from Hwy 50 to Richards Blvd. The Cal Trans web site has the most up to date and reliable information. <a href="http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi" target="_blank">http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi</a> Here's their official word: [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED TO NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC FROM THE JCT OF US 50 /THE CAPITOL CITY FREEWAY/ TO RICHARDS BLVD /IN SACRAMENTO/ (SACRAMENTO CO) 24 HRS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK THRU 0500 HRS ON 6/9/08 - DUE TO CONSTRUCTION - A DETOUR IS AVAILABLE WILL BE CLOSED TO SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC FROM RICHARDS BLVD TO THE JCT OF US 50 /THE CAPITOL CITY FREEWAY/ /IN SACRAMENTO/ (SACRAMENTO CO) 24 HRS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM 2000 HRS ON 6/13/08 THRU 0500 HRS ON 6/23/08 - DUE TO CONSTRUCTION - A DETOUR IS AVAILABLE [IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED TO NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC FROM THE JCT OF US 50 /THE CAPITOL CITY FREEWAY/ TO RICHARDS BLVD /IN SACRAMENTO/ (SACRAMENTO CO) 24 HRS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK THRU 0500 HRS ON 6/9/08 - DUE TO CONSTRUCTION - A DETOUR IS AVAILABLE WILL BE CLOSED TO SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC FROM RICHARDS BLVD TO THE JCT OF US 50 /THE CAPITOL CITY FREEWAY/ /IN SACRAMENTO/ (SACRAMENTO CO) 24 HRS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM 2000 HRS ON 6/13/08 THRU 0500 HRS ON 6/23/08 - DUE TO CONSTRUCTION - A DETOUR IS AVAILABLE
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Thank you both for the reminder and the info. Our kids live in Davis/Sac/Elk Grove and they have been talking about the closure but I couldn't quite figure out why it would effect them. Now I realize that it moves that traffic to 99 and the roads that they travel for work etc. We are heading that way next Saturday, we'll give ourselves extra time just in case.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ We just miss having this affect us in our typical travels. At the 5/50 interchange, we go to 50 and head for either Folsom or Placerville. There will probably be more people on the 50 interchange heading to 99, though.
Originally Posted By momofbuzzfan Easy website to remember.....Fix I-5, or <a href="http://www.fixi5.com" target="_blank">http://www.fixi5.com</a> The surrounding freeways were just fine yesterday (Saturday), but I imagine Monday's commute will be a bit crazy.
Originally Posted By JenniBarra I dread, dread, dread what this will all mean for my drive to and from work. :/ I would say that, if you're just traveling through, you'll probably want to take whatever kind of detour they're advising the truckers to take.
Originally Posted By wendebird FWIW, I just went to DL (7/9-7/15) & the southbound lane is still closed through downtown.
