Capital City Freeway Construction: 28-Hour Closure and Ramp Closures in Sacramento
A portion of the northbound Capital City Freeway in Sacramento is set to undergo a 28-hour closure for construction work. The closure will affect all three lanes of the northbound Capital City Freeway between N Street and Exposition Boulevard, spanning over 2½ miles. The closure is scheduled to begin at 11 p.m. on Friday, May 29, and is expected to last until around 3 a.m. on Sunday, May 31. The construction crews will be applying a polyester concrete overlay on the deck of the American River Bridge during this time.
In addition to the freeway closure, several ramps in the area will also be closed for the construction work. The northbound off-ramps at H Street and Exposition Boulevard will close around 10 p.m. on Friday, May 29, while the northbound on-ramps from E, J, and N streets will close starting at approximately 11 p.m. on the same day. There are also plans for overnight lane closures in the upcoming week, with two northbound and southbound lanes of Highway 51 between Exposition Boulevard and the railroad tracks east of Sutter’s Landing Regional Park set to be closed on specific dates and times.
Furthermore, Caltrans will be closing one northbound lane between Exposition Boulevard and the railroad tracks from 10 p.m. to midnight on Friday, May 29, leading up to the full freeway shutdown. This construction work is part of Caltrans' ongoing project to widen and rehabilitate the Capital City Freeway bridge over the American River, with the total cost of the project estimated at $239.5 million. The final stages of this project are currently underway, with the aim of improving the infrastructure and traffic flow in the area.
In conclusion, motorists in Sacramento should be aware of the upcoming closure of the northbound Capital City Freeway for construction work. The closure will impact a significant stretch of the freeway and various ramps in the vicinity. Caltrans is working on enhancing the Capital City Freeway bridge over the American River as part of a larger project to improve transportation infrastructure in the region. Stay informed about the closure dates and plan alternate routes if necessary to avoid any disruptions in your travel plans.