Major Interstate Highway Projects to Watch in the Next Four Weeks – The Expedited Company update
As summer travel ramps up, several major Interstate highway projects are scheduled to begin or continue over the next four weeks. Whether you’re a daily commuter,, shipping expedited freight or planning a road trip, here’s what you need to know:
Interstate 5 (I‑5) – California
Caltrans is set to begin night-time repaving operations between Sacramento and Stockton starting July 15. Crews will close one lane in each direction nightly from 9 PM to 5 AM. Drivers can expect delays of 10–15 minutes; construction is slated to wrap up by August 5.
I‑95 Widening – Florida
Beginning July 20, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) starts a major widening project on I‑95 between Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. The southbound side will add an additional express lane over 12 miles. Expect daytime partial closures and variable speed zones until early September, with typical 15–20 minute delays during peak hours.
I‑70 Bridge Replacement – Colorado
Across the Rocky Mountains, Colorado DOT is replacing a deteriorating bridge on I‑70 near Georgetown, beginning July 22. This is a major engineering effort: the old bridge will be demolished, and a new multi-span structure erected. Traffic shifts to detour lanes; expect lane reductions and occasional full closures. Estimated completion: August 18.
I‑80 Seismic Retrofit – Utah
Utah DOT kicks off a seismic strengthening project on I‑80 east of Salt Lake City, starting July 25. Purpose: to reinforce key overpasses against earthquake risk. Crews will work nights with one lane closed; expect 10–12 min delays. The project will wrap up by August 30.
I‑10 Drainage Improvements – Texas
Continuing into July, TxDOT begins drainage and culvert upgrades on I‑10 near San Antonio on July 18. Work extends over a 6‑mile stretch with shoulder closures and periodic single‑lane traffic. Estimated delay: up to 8 minutes. The job is expected to finish about August 8.
What Drivers Should Do
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Plan ahead: allow extra travel time, especially during morning/evening commutes.
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Check DOT alerts daily for shifts in schedules or emergency closures.
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Use navigation apps like Waze or Google Maps to reroute around congestion.
At The Expedited Company we routinely check what major projects are on deck nationwide so that we can provide the most accurate freight shipping transit times in the business. Why take a chance with your next freight shipment? Call 844-382-5068 for assistance today.