The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is reminding motorists of various lane and ramp closures in multiple locations along I-80 as several projects continue in Placer and Nevada counties.
Motorists may experience delays between 30 to 45 minutes and are encouraged to factor in additional travel times along the I-80 Sierra corridor. The schedule is subject to change or be delayed due to weather, availability of materials or other unexpected events.
Next week’s schedule is limited due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Here is the breakdown:
Eastbound I-80
- Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project
- Between Monte Vista and Drum Forebay, various lane and ramp closures are scheduled around the clock from 6:00 a.m. Monday, November 24 through 4:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 26.
- Baxter on- and off-ramps are closed until further notice. Motorists will detour eastbound to Drum Forebay and return westbound on I-80 to Baxter.
- Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project
- Between Yuba Gap and the junction with SR 20, various lane closures are scheduled around the clock from 9:00 p.m. Sunday, November 23 through midnight Wednesday, November 26.
- Yuba Gap off- and on-ramps and eastbound I-80 off-ramp to SR 20 are closed until further notice. Motorists will detour eastbound to Eagle Lakes Road and return westbound on I-80 to SR 20 or Yuba Gap.
- Emergency Culvert Repairs
- Westbound I-80
- Emergency Culvert Repairs between Floriston and Hinton Road, various lane closures are scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, November 24 and Tuesday, November 25.
- Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project between the junction with SR 20 and Yuba Gap, various lane closures are scheduled around the clock from 9:00 p.m. Sunday, November 23 through midnight Wednesday, November 26.
- Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Drum Forebay and Monte Vista, various lane and ramp closures are scheduled around the clock from 6:00 a.m. Monday, November 24 through 4:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 26.
The extended lane closures will help to minimize the duration of the work and improve workers’ safety.
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