Sheldon Road’s New Southbound 99 Off-Ramp opens permanently to traffic September 9, 2009

West Stockton Boulevard Temporarily Closed September 18-19

ELK GROVE, CA – Beginning Wednesday, September 9, Sheldon Road’s new southbound 99 off-ramp will permanently open to traffic, and the existing off-ramp will permanently close to traffic. In preparation for this switch, both off-ramps will be closed from 11 p.m. September 8 to 6 a.m. September 9. This switch will allow crews to begin improvements to West Stockton Boulevard, which will require temporarily closing a section of that roadway.

West Stockton Boulevard between Sheldon Road and the old southbound 99 off-ramp will be closed to traffic beginning at 8 p.m. September 18 and will reopen September 20. Motorists seeking access to West Stockton Boulevard will be detoured to Jacinto Road, off Bruceville Road (detailed in the map below). Following the reopening, the roadway will be rough (compacted gravel) until it is paved approximately two weeks later. Access to area businesses and for emergency vehicles will be maintained during construction.


The Sheldon Interchange reconstruction project remains on schedule, with completion expected in fall 2009.

Built in the 1950s, the Sheldon Road SR 99 interchange reconstruction addresses today’s traffic congestion and will accommodate future travel needs. The new interchange— funded by Measure A, federal/state agencies, and Elk Grove development impact fees— will improve the flow of traffic by adding four additional lanes (as well as turn lanes) on the overpass. Along with other improvements, this allows for significant traffic relief and enhanced safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.

For more information, please contact Gary Grunwald, City of Elk Grove Project Manager, at 916.478.2236 or ggrunwald@elkgrovecity.org; visit the project Web page at www.sheldonroadinterchange.com; or call the construction information line at 916.556.1140.