Sierra College Boulevard Interchange Subject to Detours

SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces that the existing westbound Interstate 80 (I-80) on/off ramps at Sierra College Boulevard (Blvd) will be closed 24 hours a day from April 10 through April 14. Starting April 15, motorists can expect the entire interchange and overpass to be closed. No through traffic will be allowed on Sierra College Blvd between Granite Drive and Rocklin Road. The interchange is scheduled to reopen on April 25. Motorists should be aware that the interchange reopens utilizing new on/off ramp alignments.

Motorists are being advised to use the I-80 Rocklin Road Interchange as an alternate route and to expect delays. Changeable message signs have been placed along the highway alerting motorists of the closure and to mark the detour provided. Unexpected schedule changes may occur, motorists are advised to check roadside message boards for the latest closure information.

This closure is part of the $25 million project to rebuild and modernize the I-80 Sierra College Blvd. Interchange. This project will upgrade the overcrossing to five lanes, install bike lanes and increase the vertical clearance. The project is scheduled for completion in late 2008.

Motorists are advised to use caution when traveling through the construction area and to “Slow For the Cone Zone”.

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