Caltrans is notifying motorists that a new lane will start before the westbound US 50 and I-80 junction, running adjacent to the highway before merging into the existing lanes of westbound I-80 at the causeway, starting June 30. Photo courtesy of Caltrans

YOLO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - Caltrans is notifying motorists that a new lane will open on westbound Interstate 80 in Yolo County as part of the ongoing $280 million Interstate 80 (I-80) and U.S. Highway 50 (US 50) Pavement Rehabilitation Project at 5 a.m. on June 30.

The new lane will start before the westbound US 50 and I-80 junction, running adjacent to the highway before merging into the existing lanes of westbound I-80 at the causeway.

The contractor has been diligently working in this area to accelerate the construction of the concrete pavement for the last month. The added lane is expected to help alleviate the bottle neck at the US 50 and I-80 junction for the remainder of the project.

The work zone is from the Yolo Causeway through West Sacramento on I-80 and US 50. The speed limit has been reduced to 55 miles per hour 24/7 for the safety of workers and motorists. Work is scheduled to begin as listed, but subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather conditions, availability of equipment and/or materials, and construction-related issues.

This project includes $47 million from Senate Bill (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. Senate Bill 1 provides $5 billion in transportation funding annually, shared equally between state and local agencies.

Road projects progress through construction phases more quickly based on the availability of Senate Bill 1 funds, including projects partially funded by Senate Bill 1. Visit build.ca.gov to learn more about transformative infrastructure projects happening in communities throughout the state.

Caltrans District 3 is responsible for maintaining and operating 4,385 lane miles in 11 Sacramento Valley and Northern Sierra counties. Caltrans reminds motorists to “Be Work Zone Alert” and slow in construction zones for the safety of travelers and crews performing these improvements.

The department will issue construction updates on X @CaltransDist3 and on Facebook CaltransDistrict3. For real-time traffic, click on Caltrans’ QuickMap or download the QuickMap app from the App Store or Google Play.