Map displays the closure of the Stockton Boulevard on-ramp to eastbound US 50 scheduled for this weekend. Photo courtesy of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Work on the $511.1 million U.S. Highway 50 (US 50) Multimodal Corridor Enhancement “Fix50” Project continues with a 56-hour closure at the Stockton Boulevard on-ramp to eastbound US 50 scheduled for this weekend.

The Stockton Boulevard on-ramp to westbound US 50 will remain open.

Crews will excavate the old concrete and prepare the area for the new asphalt to be placed along the ramp before restriping and opening the ramp to traffic.

The Stockton Boulevard on-ramp to eastbound US 50 will be closed 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 through 5 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8.

Suggested Detour

Continue north on Stockton Boulevard.
Take the Stockton Boulevard loop on-ramp to westbound US 50.
Take the off-ramp to northbound Business 80/Capital City Freeway (Exit 6C).
Continue on Business 80/Capital City Freeway.
Take the off-ramp to N Street (Exit 7A).
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue.
Turn left onto 29th Street.
Take the on-ramp to westbound Business 80/Capital City Freeway.
Take the connector to eastbound US 50.

Caltrans reminds drivers to expect delays, stay alert when traveling through work zones and pay close attention to advance signage posted before the traffic split. Motorists are also encouraged to plan and allow extra travel time.

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

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 visit the U.S. Highway 50 Multimodal Corridor Enhancement and Rehabilitation Project on the Caltrans District 3 website. 

Work is scheduled to begin as listed but subject to change due to traffic incidents, availability of equipment and/or materials, or other 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. 

Caltrans District 3 is responsible for maintaining and operating 4,385 lane miles in 11 Sacramento Valley and Northern Sierra counties. The department will issue updates on X @CaltransDist3 and on Facebook CaltransDistrict3.