Watch CBS News

Westbound I-80 In Sacramento Down To 1 Lane This Weekend

SACRAMENTO (CBS) -- Drivers are being urged to avoid Interstate 80 in Sacramento this weekend to avoid long delays.

CBS Sacramento reported the closures are part of the ongoing road work in the area called the "Across the Top" project.

Interstate 80 will be reduced to one lane between W. El Camino and the Garden Highway, starting at 6 p.m. Friday. In addition, westbound onramps at Interstate 5, Truxel Road and W. El Camino Avenue will also be closed.

All closures are expected to be lifted by 5 a.m. Monday, according to Caltrans. Meantime, drivers are urged to take the Capital City Freeway (Business 80) instead.

READ MORE on CBS Sacramento

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.