Westbound Interstate-80 to Northbound I-505 Connector Ramp Closed Due to Overturned Big Rig Expect Delays in Vacaville Area

Date:        February 11, 2014

District:    4 - Oakland

Contact:   Vince Jacala

Phone:     510/286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Westbound Interstate-80 to Northbound I-505

Connector Ramp Closed Due to Overturned Big Rig

Expect Delays in Vacaville Area

SOLANO COUNTY – The westbound Interstate-80 connector ramp to northbound I-505 in Vacaville remains closed as of 9:40 a.m. due to an overturned big rig.

Caltrans crews are working to unload and upright the big rig. As of 9:40 a.m, the estimated time of reopening could be several hours.  

Caltrans has activated its overhead message signs in the area alerting motorists. Drivers are advised to expect delays and if possible take alternate routes.  

                    

Alternate route from westbound I-80 to northbound I-505

As a detour, motorists are advised to exit westbound I-80 at Leisure Town Road, then take Vaca Valley Parkway, then enter northbound I-505.

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