The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is reminding motorists of various lane and ramp closures in multiple locations along I-80 as several projects and emergency repairs continue in Placer, Nevada and Sierra counties.
Motorists may experience delays up to a maximum of two hours and are encouraged to factor in additional travel times along the I-80 Sierra corridor. Here is the breakdown for next week:
Eastbound I-80
- Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project – Between Monte Vista and Drum Forebay, various lane closures will be in place around the clock through 10 a.m. Saturday, July 27.
- Emergency Repairs Location 2 – Between Whitmore and Blue Canyon, lane and ramp closures will be in place around the clock through noon Friday, July 26.
- Soda Springs Pavement Rehabilitation Project – Between Troy and Soda Springs, lane closures will be in place from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. through Thursday, July 25. Work is also scheduled from 6:00 a.m. to noon Friday, July 26.
- Floriston Safety Improvement Project – Between Hinton Road and Acid Flat Bridge, lane closures will be in place nightly from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Work is scheduled to end at 6:00 a.m. Thursday, July 25.
Westbound I-80
- Floriston Safety Improvement Project – Between Acid Flat Bridge and Hinton Road, lane closures will be in place nightly from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Work is scheduled to end at 6:00 a.m. Thursday, July 25.
- Emergency Repairs Location 4
- Between State Route 89/267 and State Route 89, lane and ramp closures will be in place around the clock through noon Friday, July 26.
- Between Castle Peak and Donner Summit, lane and ramp closures will be in place around the clock through noon Friday, July 26.
- Emergency Repairs Location 2 – Between Whitmore and Drum Forebay, lane closures will be in place 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. through Thursday, July 25.
- Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project – Between Drum Forebay and Monte Vista, lane closures will be in place nightly from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. the following day through Friday, July 26. Work is scheduled to end at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, July 27.
Additionally, crews have begun upgrades to the eastbound Donner Lake Vista Point. As a result, the lookout will be closed until further notice. These upgrades include installing a monument, interpretive displays and benches.
The extended lane closures will help to minimize the duration of the work and improve workers’ safety. The schedule is subject to change or be delayed due to weather, availability of materials or other unexpected events.
