Commuters can expect travel delays as US-50 to SR 99 connector to close for 55 hours for construction
(FOX40.COM) — The Multimodal Corridor Enhancement 'Fix50' project is set to continue with a 55-hour closure at the westbound Highway 50 to the southbound State Route 99 connector this weekend.•Video above: I-5 in Northern California undergoes emergency construction
According to a statement from Caltrans, it is highly recommended for motorists to plan and to expect delays on their commute and to add more travel time for detours. Southbound Route 99 motorists should use southbound I-5 as an alternative route.
Caltrans said the detours will start in westbound US 50 motorists to southbound SR 99, continue on westbound US 50, and stay in the right lane to southbound I-5 Los Angeles.
Caltrans said, 'Motorists traveling through the work zone should expect lane restrictions and be aware of commercial work vehicles traveling in and out of the area. The work zone speed limit has been reduced to 55 mph and the California Highway Patrol will be present for traffic enforcement.'
The contractor is scheduled to start the string and pavement work during the closure and asks motorists to use caution when traveling during construction times and expect commercial trucks to be traveling in and out of the work zone, officials stated.
The construction is expected to end on March 24 at 5 a.m.
According to Caltrans, this project is part of the ongoing work of a $529 million project to rehabilitate pavement and add 14 lane miles of high-occupancy lanes going from Highway 50 to I-5 interchanging to Highway 50 and Watt Avenue.
This is where you can learn more information on this project.•Image below: Map of the closure provided by Caltrans
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