The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is reminding motorists of various lane and ramp closures in multiple locations along I-80 and State Route 20 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.
Here is the breakdown for this week:
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, August 11 to 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 15.
- 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 from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Monday, August 11 through Thursday, August 14. Work is scheduled to end for the week by 6:00 a.m. Friday, August 15.
- 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.
- Soda Springs Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Troy and Soda Springs, various lane closures are scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday, August 11 through Thursday, August 14.
Westbound I-80
- Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project between the junction with SR 20 and Yuba Gap, various lane closures are scheduled from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Monday, August 11 through Thursday, August 14. Work is scheduled to end for the week by 7:00 a.m. Friday, August 15.
- Vista Point near Emigrant Gap is closed until further notice for curb, gutter and sidewalk work as part of an upgrade and beautification project.
- Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Drum Forebay and Monte Vista, various lane and ramp closures are scheduled from 8:00 p.m. Monday, August 11 to 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 12 and from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 12 through Thursday, August 14. Work is scheduled to end for the week by 9:00 a.m. Friday, August 15.
Eastbound SR 20
- Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project
- SR 20 on-ramp to eastbound I-80, intermittent traffic holds are scheduled from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Monday, August 11 through Thursday, August 14. Work is scheduled to end for the week by 6:00 a.m. Friday, August 15. Motorists will experience 30-minute delays during these traffic holds.
- SR 20 on-ramp to westbound I-80, will be intermittently closed or traffic will be held intermittently to assist with merges onto westbound I-80. When closed motorists will detour eastbound to Eagle Lakes Road and head back westbound on I-80.
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.
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