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Let The Party Begin! by sshadley

It's over. The "Fix I-5" Project is officially finished. Well, sort of. There are still a few minor construction tasks that will be done in the next few weeks, but certainly not of the scale we've seen in the past few months. There's...
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Roto-Rooter Inspects New I-5 Drains by sshadley

There are a lot of plumbing trucks parked at the “Fix I-5” construction site in downtown Sacramento. Roto-Rooter is testing the new drainage system…and you’ll be happy to hear--so far: NO CLOGS! Caltrans knew it had a major drainage problem at the “Boat...
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Some Traffic Jams Around Northbound Closure by sshadley

You know the "Fix I-5" project is nearly complete when you receive a press release about landscaping in the median on the "boat section" of the freeway. Although the mulch is going in and the project has been underway since the end...
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Stage 3 Done, Stage 4 Begins... by sshadley

How things have changed with the "Fix I-5" project! Maybe progressed is a better word. Only a week ago, crews repairing southbound lanes of I-5 in downtown Sacramento endured triple digit afternoon temperatures to get the project done. But,...
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Excessive Heat Is A Setback For Southbound Repairs by sshadley

I hope you haven't already hopped in the car expecting to drive down the southbound lanes of Interstate Five through downtown Sacramento this morning. Yesterday afternoon, Caltrans sent out a media release explaining that the re-opening of southbound...
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Southbound Lanes Nearly Complete... by sshadley

If you've been waiting for the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 to re-open in downtown Sacramento, we're almost there. Caltrans reports today that despite the extreme heat last week, work crews have been able to apply a coating of polyester-blend...
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Stage 3 Begins As Temperatures Soar by sshadley

The Fourth of July weekend is behind us and that can mean only one thing: The "Fix I-5" project continues! Southbound lanes will be shut starting tonight at 8...as crews start to apply a sealant on concrete poured last month. That section of...
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The Survey Says... by sshadley

Not to forget the "Fix I-5" project! And, I'm certain you didn't. Seems things have been a little quiet as both directions of the interstate have been open to traffic the past few days, but there's another closure on the calender...
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Southbound Lanes Open Early by sshadley

Southbound I-5 lanes in the construction zone of downtown Sacramento were re-opened early Sunday...nearly a full day ahead of schedule. People who regularly drive the "Fix I-5" stretch of freeway from Richards to the Cap City Freeway interchange...
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Note: I-5 Closure Schedule Has Changed by pconley

Thursday afternoon Caltrans announced a major change in plans for the Fix 1-5 project. The southbound lanes, which are currently closed, will reopen as planned on Monday. Then both lanes will remain open for 15 days. That's a change from the original...
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We're Approaching the Half-Way Mark! by sshadley

Apparently there has been some effective communication going on! There are very few major problems to report--so far--concerning the closure of the stretch of I-5 southbound lanes near downtown Sacramento. Commuters are reacting well to the publicity...
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Speed Limit Reduced as Southbound Closes by sshadley

Caltrans officials have lowered the speed limit in construction zones in downtown Sacramento at the epicenter of the I-5 repairs. That announcement comes just moments before rush hour started this Monday morning. Apparently there were a few traffic accidents...
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Southbound Lanes To Close Friday Night by sshadley

If you listen to KXJZ on a regular basis you probably have heard a variety of news stories this week about the upcoming closure of the southbound lanes of I-5 through downtown Sacramento. Officials say they plan to close I-5 from Richards to the Highway...
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Prepare for Closure of Southbound Lanes by sshadley

We're only a few days away from the closure of the southbound lanes of I-5 and Caltrans is concerned about access to light rail and Amtrak trains. All southbound lanes of I-5 will shutdown for repairs in the "Boat Section" after commuter...
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KXJZ's INSIGHT Focuses on I-5 Art by sshadley

While we're in a lull between repair work on I-5 in downtown Sacramento, let me tell you about an upcoming topic on KXJZ's daily interview show "Insight" with Jeffrey Callison. On Insight soon, we're planning to look at the public...
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