Stocktonians can expect Interstate Highway 5 traffic shifts in the coming months after the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) shifted lanes on Sunday night. The affected area is between Hammer Lane and Eight Mile Road.
The shift is part of the I-5 Pavement Anchor Project. Approved in March of 2024, the project is meant to rehabilitate I-5 in and near Stockton. The portion of the highway being address travels from Hammer Lane undercrossing to the Sacramento County line.
The project plans to replace pavement, repair infrastructure and improve mobility, according to the CalTrans site. The estimated total cost of completion is $123,378,000…