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Fix50 Highway Finally Closing | Sacramento News

After six years of construction, Sacramento’s Fix50 highway project is finally nearing completion — bringing much-needed upgrades from I-5 to Watt Avenue. While drivers have been frustrated by the long haul, Caltrans explains the timeline was based on working days, not a fixed deadline. New features include widened shoulders, an HOV lane, and taller median barriers aimed at reducing accidents and easing traffic. Behind the scenes, drainage and electrical systems are also being upgraded. Despite safety measures, fatalities and speeding remain concerns in the work zone. Caltrans says full…

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