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 and 45 minutes 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 and ramp closures are scheduled from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 19 through Thursday, May 22.
- Baxter on- and off-ramps are closed until further notice. Motorists will detour eastbound to Drum Forebay and head back 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 starting at midnight Sunday, May 18 through midnight Friday, May 23.
- 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 head back 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 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 19 through Thursday, May 22.
Westbound I-80
- Westbound I-80 restriping project between the CHP Truck Scales and State Route 267, lane closures are scheduled from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 19 and from 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 through 5:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 21.
- Soda Springs Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Soda Springs and Troy, various lane closures are scheduled from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 19 through Thursday, May 22.
- Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project between the junction with SR 20 and Yuba Gap, various lane closures are scheduled around the clock starting at midnight Sunday, May 18 through midnight Friday, May 23.
- Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Drum Forebay and Monte Vista, various lane and ramp closures are scheduled from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 19 through Thursday, May 22. Work is also scheduled from 6:00 a.m. to noon Friday, May 23.
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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