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"One of Sacramento's busiest freeways is getting a major makeover, and you may have to start looking for a new way to get to work.Watch report: What's going on with Highway 50?Starting May 2, the eastbound portion of the W-X Freeway, or Highway 50, will be partially shut down for repairs.Watch report:\u00A0Delays expected when Sacramento freeway work starts in MayConstruction crews will be working on the elevated section of the freeway between 18th and 24th streets. And then in June, the same section on the westbound side will partially close for about three weeks, which could create a traffic nightmare.The construction will focus on the elevated roadbed above Highway 50, probably better known as the W-X freeway.It's the viaduct that connects portions of midtown Sacramento.That viaduct is now 46 years old and needs to be completely re-surfaced for a major maintenance overhaul that will cost about $46 million.\"We'll also be doing some shoulder-widening, upgrade bridge rails, lighting standards, sign structures,\" said Rod Murphy, Caltrans project manager for the overhaul.Why is it necessary? Murphy explained: \"Basically over the years, the deck itself has deteriorated and experienced moderate-to-severe cracking and it's in need of some maintenance.\"The lead contractor for the $46 million project is Clinton Myers of Myers and Sons Construction. He is the son of C.C. Myers, who has repaired many of California's freeways and bridges.During construction, there will be big delays because eastbound and westbound traffic will share one side of the freeway. So Caltrans is urging the use of light rail or commuting with a friend, and is urging drivers to check its website for updates, www.fix50.com."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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