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I-5 Interrupted

Stories, links and a blog to help you deal with the multi-week closure of Interstate 5’s
"boat section" in downtown Sacramento.


 

Latest Stories on the I-5 Closure

Fix I-5 Project Now Three-Fourths Complete.

Thu Jul 17, 2008 — CalTrans permanently reopened Southbound Interstate 5 in downtown Sacramento Thursday.

Hot Weather Blamed For I-5 Delays

Mon Jul 14, 2008 — Caltrans officials are blaming last week’s heatwave for delaying the re-opening of southbound I-5 through Downtown Sacramento.

Next Stage Of Fix I-5 Starts Tuesday

Tue Jul 8, 2008 — After a two-week break, the Fix I-5 project resumes Tuesday night. That means more lane closures. And Caltrans officials say the hot weather will impact their work schedule.

Fix I-5 Schedule Changed

Thu Jun 19, 2008 — Caltrans officials have pushed back the next stage of the Fix I-5 construction project…for about a week and a half. They say work crews need more time to prepare the new concrete for final sealing.

SB I-5 Closure Starts Friday Night

Fri Jun 13, 2008 — Phase two of the Fix I-Five repair project begins Friday night and Caltrans officials say they’re worried about potential problems.

North Bound I-5 Lanes Reopened

Mon Jun 9, 2008 — North bound lanes of Interstate Five in Downtown Sacramento were reopened this morning - as scheduled. But the Fix I-5 project isn’t done yet.

Maps


see the "boat section" of I-5 under repair

see a map of the detour recommended by Caltrans

see which downtown streets the City of Sacramento expects to be the most congested

Watch the I-5 Fix On Your Computer

Caltrans cameras let you see the work being done and monitor the freeway commute situation. The City of Sacramento also has cameras posted along strategic downtown city streets.

 

Project Information

To learn more about the "boat section" repair project, see a projected timeline for the various closures, explore commute alternatives, and read a list of frequently asked questions, visit the Fix I-5 web site.
     

Resources

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