The “Fix50” project plans an 11-day closure of the Stockton Boulevard on-ramp to westbound Highway 50 starting on Friday.The closure of the on-ramp begins at 10 p.m. on Friday and lasts through 4 a.m. on May 18. Caltrans notes that the work zone speed limit is 55 mph. Caltrans suggests this detour: Take the Stockton Boulevard on-ramp to eastbound Highway 50Continue eastbound on Highway 50Take the 65th Street off-ramp (Exit 8B)Turn left onto 65th StreetTake the loop on-ramp to westbound Highway 50Caltrans said crews are repairing the bridge approach slab at the on-ramp. There will also be a 55-hour lane reduction to allow crews to make joint repair work at two bridge hinges that span several lanes. What to know about a 55-hour lane reductionThe lane reduction will take place from 9 p.m. on Friday through 4 a.m. on Monday from 53rd Street to between 32nd Street and Alhambra Boulevard.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel | Make KCRA a preferred news source in Google.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

The “Fix50” project plans an 11-day closure of the Stockton Boulevard on-ramp to westbound Highway 50 starting on Friday.

The closure of the on-ramp begins at 10 p.m. on Friday and lasts through 4 a.m. on May 18.

Caltrans notes that the work zone speed limit is 55 mph.

Caltrans suggests this detour:

Take the Stockton Boulevard on-ramp to eastbound Highway 50Continue eastbound on Highway 50Take the 65th Street off-ramp (Exit 8B)Turn left onto 65th StreetTake the loop on-ramp to westbound Highway 50

Caltrans said crews are repairing the bridge approach slab at the on-ramp. There will also be a 55-hour lane reduction to allow crews to make joint repair work at two bridge hinges that span several lanes.

What to know about a 55-hour lane reduction

The lane reduction will take place from 9 p.m. on Friday through 4 a.m. on Monday from 53rd Street to between 32nd Street and Alhambra Boulevard.

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