SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

Sacramento freeway commuters should prepare for a 70-hour closure of a major connector ramp, affecting travel starting Friday through the Monday afternoon commute.

The closure impacts drivers on westbound Business 80 who are looking to transition onto eastbound Highway 50.

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The Fix 50 project requires replacing concrete, improving drainage, and installing intelligent traffic system upgrades. Unlike the typical 55-hour closures that conclude before Monday morning's commute, this one will extend longer.

The closure begins Friday at 8 p.m. and is scheduled to last until Monday at 6 p.m.

Here is Caltrans' suggested detour from westbound Business 80/ Capital City Freeway :

Take the connector to westbound U.S. 50 (Exit 6A)

Take the off-ramp to 1

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