Overnight Ramp Closures: 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., March 14, 2014
Sacramento, CA. March 14, 2014 – The Sacramento County Department of Transportation is alerting motorists that there will be overnight ramp closures for the US-50 @ Watt Avenue Interchange Project tonight. Information about overnight ramp closures and detours is listed below:
Night of March 14: There will be closures of the following ramps between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.:
- Southbound Watt Avenue On-Ramp to Eastbound US-50
Detour: Driving south, motorists can make a U-turn at Manlove Road, proceed north on Watt Avenue and take the on-ramp to eastbound US-50.
- Northbound Watt Avenue On-Ramp to Westbound US-50
Detour: Driving north, motorists can exit at La Riviera Drive, turn left and take the on-ramp to southbound Watt Avenue and continue to the on-ramp to westbound US-50.
Expect possible 5 to 10 minute delays during the detour period.
Overnight Project Work: Project work during this closure period includes installation of portable concrete barriers (K-rail) for worker protection.
Completed Project: The completed project will provide: a reduction in overall delay through the interchange; much easier and safer access on and off the freeway for all motorists; dedicated transit facilities; and, improved access and safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. It is anticipated that the project will be completed by mid-summer, 2014.
Patience is Appreciated: The patience and cooperation of the traveling public is appreciated as work to construct the interchange project continues.
Please contact Dan Regan, Communications & Media Officer, at 916-874-7056 (office) or 916-591-0047 (cell), or
regand@saccounty.net if you have any additional questions.