SIERRA ROAD WORK
SCHEDULE
Sunday through Saturday
May 18-24,
2008
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 20
(Nevada County) Work continues on a $36.3 million
project to upgrade the roadway to current safety standards. Improvements include standard eight-foot shoulders,
left-turn access at various locations, improved drainage, eastbound passing and
truck-climbing lanes, construction of two bridges and realigning the highway in
two locations between Mooney Flat Road and Melody Road. Completion is
expected in the fall of 2008. No traffic
interfering work scheduled.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) at Foothill Oaks Boulevard: Work continues on a $45
million project to add a new interchange at this location. Completion
is expected in the fall of 2008.
May 18-22
On
U.S. Highway 50 from Shingle Spring Road to Greenstone Road: Motorists can
expect various east and westbound lane closures from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. (9 a.m. Sunday) Sunday through Thursday. A contractor is scheduled to do electrical
work.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) at Missouri Flat Road just west of Placerville: Work
continues on an $18.4 million project to replace the existing Missouri Flat
Road over-crossing, widen Missouri Flat Road and improve the Missouri Flat Road
intersection. Completion is expected in the winter of 2008.
May 18-22
On
U.S. Highway 50 from the El Dorado over crossing to the Vietnam Veteran’s
Bridge: Motorists can expect intermittent full highway closures from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. A contractor is scheduled to place
falsework.
May 18-22
On
U.S. Highway 50 at the Missouri Flat Road: Motorists can expect the west and
eastbound off-ramps closed from 10 p.m.
to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday.
A contractor is scheduled to do miscellaneous construction work.
May 18-22
On
U.S. Highway 50 on the Missouri Flat Road overcrossing: Motorists can expect
one-way traffic controls from 10 p.m. to
5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. A
contractor is scheduled to do miscellaneous construction work.
May 18-22
On
U.S. Highway 50 from Missouri Flat Road to El Dorado Road: Motorists can expect
various west and eastbound lane closures from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. A contractor is scheduled to do
miscellaneous construction work.
U.S. Highway
50 (El
Dorado County) from the Placerville Drive on-ramp to east of Bedford Avenue:
Work is underway on a $35 million project to improve U.S. Highway 50 through
central Placerville. Completion is
expected in the fall of 2009.
May 18
On U.S.
Highway 50 from the Ray Lawyer over crossing to the Clay Street under crossing:
Motorists can expect various east and westbound lane closures from midnight
to 8 a.m. Sunday. A contractor is
scheduled to do underground utility work.
May 18-19
On
U.S. Highway 50 at the westbound Placerville Drive off-ramp: Motorists can
expect a full ramp closure from 9 p.m.
to 9 a.m. Sunday and Monday. A
contractor is scheduled to do miscellaneous construction work.
May 18-19
On
U.S. Highway 50 at the eastbound Placerville Drive on-ramp: Motorists can
expect a full ramp closure from 9 p.m.
to 9 a.m. Sunday and Monday. A
contractor is scheduled to do miscellaneous construction work.
May 18
On
U.S. Highway 50 at Bedford Ave.: Motorists can expect the east and westbound #1
lane closed from midnight to 8 a.m.
Sunday. A contractor is scheduled
to do miscellaneous construction work.
Interstate
80 (Placer
County) at Gold Run: Work continues on a $3.4 million construction project to
rehabilitate the east and westbound Gold Run Safety Roadside Rest Areas. Work includes removal of the existing
buildings and construction of new buildings, and renovating informational
kiosks. Completion is expected in 2009. No traffic interfering work is anticipated.
Interstate
80 (Placer
County) from Rainbow to Kingvale: Work has begun on a $24.5 million major
construction project to improve Interstate 80.
Work includes repaving the existing roadway with Portland Cement
Concrete, rehabilitating existing drainage systems, improving the lighting
system at the chain-on/off areas, resurface bridge decks with polyester
concrete, and replacing bridge concrete barriers. Completion is expected in 2010.
May
19-22
Interstate 80 (Placer County) from Rainbow to Kingvale: Motorists
can expect various east and westbound lane and shoulder closures from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. A contractor is scheduled to do
miscellaneous construction work.
Interstate
80 (Nevada County) from Soda Springs
to Donner Summit: Work continues on a
$65 million major construction project to improve Interstate 80. Work includes repaving the existing roadway
with Portland Cement Concrete, reconstructing failed sections of roadway,
replacing metal beam guardrail, rehabilitating existing drainage systems, and
realigning and improving an existing curve.
Completion is expected in 2010.
May 18-24
On Interstate 80 from
Donner Summit to just west of the Soda Springs exit: Motorists can expect
eastbound traffic to be detoured and crossed over onto the eastbound lanes of
the freeway 24 hours a day. East
and westbound traffic will be separated by a concrete barrier. The detour is necessary for the demolition
and replacement of the Castle Peak Bridge and will remain in place throughout
the 2008 construction season.
May 19-23
On Interstate 80 from Soda
Springs to the Donner Summit Rest Area: Motorists can expect the west and
eastbound #1 lane closed from 5 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Monday through Friday. A contractor is scheduled to do
miscellaneous construction work.
May 19-23
On Interstate 80 at the eastbound Castle Peak
on-ramp: Motorists can expect a full
ramp closure from 6 a.m. Monday to 6 a.m. Friday. A contractor is scheduled to do miscellaneous
construction work.
Interstate
80 (Nevada County) from Donner Lake
to Donner Pass Road in Truckee: Work
has begun on a $71 million major construction project to improve Interstate
80. Work includes repaving the existing
roadway with Portland Cement Concrete, reconstructing failed sections of
roadway, adding new drainage systems, upgrading existing drainage systems,
construction of a westbound truck-climbing lane from Donner Pass Road to the
Donner Lake Interchange and construction of a new sediment/debris collection
system. Completion is expected in
2010.
May 19-23
On Interstate 80 from Donner
Lake undercrossing to the Donner Pass Road: Motorists can expect the east and
westbound #1 lane closed starting at 6 a.m. Monday through 6 a.m. Friday. A contractor is scheduled to do
miscellaneous construction work.
SHORT-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 20 (Nevada County) from the Yuba
county line to the Interstate 80 junction: Motorists can expect one-way traffic
control at various locations from 7 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
A Caltrans crew is scheduled to do miscellaneous maintenance work.
State
Route 20
(Nevada County) in Grass Valley at the eastbound off-ramp to Brunswick Road:
Motorists can expect both shoulders closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday
through Friday. A contractor is
scheduled to do underground utility work.
State
Route 20
(Nevada County) in Nevada City at the Broad Street overcrossing: Motorists can
expect various east and westbound lane closures from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday
through Thursday. A contractor is
scheduled to do utility work.
State
Route 28
(Placer County) in Tahoe City from Private Drive to Lardin Way: Motorists can
expect one-way traffic control from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (noon Friday) Monday
through Friday. A contractor is
scheduled to do underground utility work.
State
Route 28
(Placer County) from Estates Drive to Beaver Street: Motorists can expect
various east and westbound lane closures from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (noon Friday)
Monday through Friday. A contractor
is scheduled to do underground utility work.
State
Route 28
(Placer County) from State Route 89 to Estates Drive: Motorists can expect the
east and westbound #1 lane closed from 7:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through
Thursday. A Caltrans crew is
scheduled to do drain work.
State
Route 28
(Placer County) from Stag Drive to Estates Drive: Motorists can expect the east
and westbound #1 lane closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. A Caltrans crew is scheduled to do drainage
work.
State Route 49 (El Dorado/Placer Counties) in Cool from the State Route 193 junction
to the Bear River Bridge: Motorists can expect various north and southbound
lane closures from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday through Thursday. A Caltrans
crew is scheduled to do miscellaneous maintenance work.
State Route 49 (El Dorado County) in Coloma from the State Route 153 junction to
Riverwood Drive: Motorists can expect one-way traffic controls from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through
Thursday. A Caltrans crew is
scheduled to do miscellaneous maintenance work.
State Route 49 (Nevada/Yuba Counties) from the Placer County line to Marysville Road:
Motorists can expect one-way traffic control from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. A Caltrans crew is scheduled to do
miscellaneous maintenance work.
State Route 49 (Nevada County) Old Route 49 to Sauer Lane: Motorists can expect
one-way traffic controls from 8:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
A contractor is scheduled to do overhead utility work.
State Route 49 (Placer County) from the
Interstate 80 junction to Bell Road: Motorists can expect various north and
southbound lane closures from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Saturday. A contractor is scheduled to do paving.
State Route 49 (Placer County) from Live Oak Lane to Kemper &
New Airport Road: Motorists can expect various north and southbound lane closures
from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Saturday. A contractor is scheduled
to construct a turn pocket.
State Route 49 (Placer County) at Luther Road: Motorists can expect
a full highway closure from 5 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Sunday. A contractor is
scheduled to do overhead utility work.
State Route 49 (Placer County) from Atwood Road to Bell Road:
Motorists can expect various southbound lane closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Monday through Thursday. A contractor is scheduled to do electrical work.
State Route 49 (Placer County) from Locksley Lane to Quartz Drive:
Motorists can expect various north and southbound lane closures from 7 p.m.
to 5 a.m. Thursday. A contractor is scheduled to do survey work.
State
Route 49 (Sierra County) from
Goodyear to Sidehill Viaduct: Motorists
can expect the north and southbound #1 lane closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday through Thursday. A contractor is scheduled to do drainage
work.
State
Route 49 (Sierra County) from Belle
to Lure: Motorists can expect the north
and southbound #1 lane closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. A
contractor is scheduled to do drainage work.
State
Route 49 (Sierra County) from Ladies
Canyon to Cemetery Road: Motorists can
expect the north and southbound #1 lane closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (noon
Friday) Monday through Friday. A contractor is scheduled to construct a
driveway.
State Route 49 (Yuba/Sierra Counties) from Marysville Road to the Yuba Pass Summit:
Motorists can expect one-way traffic control from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. A Caltrans crew is scheduled to do
miscellaneous maintenance work.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) just east of Pollock Pines from the PG&E canal
to Forest Road: Motorists can expect the
westbound #2 lane closed starting at midnight Tuesday, May 13 through midnight
Saturday, May 24. A contractor is
scheduled to do slide repairs.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from 35 Milestone Road to 36 Milestone Road:
Motorists can expect the westbound #1 lane closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. A contractor is scheduled to do underground utility work.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from Pyramid Creek to the Nevada state line:
Motorists can expect one-way traffic control from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. A Caltrans crew is scheduled to do
miscellaneous maintenance work.
U.S.
Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from
Bullion Bend to Pyramid Creek: Motorists can expect the west and eastbound #1
lane closed from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Monday through Thursday. A Caltrans
crew is scheduled to do crack sealing.
Interstate 80 (Placer County) from the State Route 193 junction to Gold Run: Motorists
can expect various east and westbound lane closures from 7 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. A Caltrans crew is scheduled to do
miscellaneous maintenance work.
Interstate 80 (Placer/Sierra Counties) from West Paoli Lane to the Nevada County line:
Motorists can expect various east and westbound lane closures from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. A Caltrans crew is scheduled to do bridge
repairs.
Interstate 80 (Placer County) from Magra to the Nevada County line: Motorists can
expect various east and westbound lane closures from 7:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday. A Caltrans crew is scheduled to do
miscellaneous maintenance work.
Interstate 80 (Placer County) at Long Ravine Bridge: Motorists can expect the
westbound #2 lane closed from 10 a.m. to
8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. A
contractor is scheduled to do miscellaneous construction work.
Interstate 80 (Placer County) from the Nevada County line to the Nevada County line:
Motorists can expect various east and westbound lane closures from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Thursday. A Caltrans crew is
scheduled to do miscellaneous maintenance work.
Interstate 80 (Nevada County) from Placer County line to Donner Lake: Motorists can
expect various east and westbound lane closures from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. A Caltrans crew is scheduled to do
miscellaneous maintenance work.
Interstate 80 (Nevada County) from the chain off area to the Boca Bridge: Motorists can expect the eastbound #1 lane
closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday. A
contractor is scheduled to do guardrail work.
Interstate 80 (Nevada County) from the Sierra County line to Floriston: Motorists can
expect the westbound #2 lane and right shoulder closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. A contractor is scheduled to clean ditches.
Interstate 80 (Nevada/Sierra Counties) from the Nevada State line to Floriston:
Motorists can expect the westbound #2 lane closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. A Caltrans crew is scheduled to do slab repairs.
State Route 89 (El Dorado County) from Luther Pass to Eagle Falls Campground:
Motorists can expect one-way traffic control from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. A Caltrans crew is scheduled to do
miscellaneous maintenance work.
State Route 89 (El Dorado County) from 2 Ring Road to Sierra Drive: Motorists can
expect the north and southbound #1 lane closed from 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday. A Caltrans crew is scheduled to do crack
sealing.
State Route 89 (Nevada County) from the Placer County line to Interstate 80: Motorists
can expect a long-term closure of the northbound #2 lane from midnight
Thursday, May 1 through 11:45 p.m.
Monday, June 30. A contractor is
scheduled to do miscellaneous construction work.
State Route 89 (Placer County) from the State Route 28 junction in Tahoe City to Twin
Crags Drive: Motorists can expect the north and southbound #1 lane closed from midnight Monday to 6 a.m. Friday. A contractor is scheduled to do drainage
work.
State Route 89 (Sierra County) from Webber Lake/Cottonwood Creek Road to Willow
Street: Motorists can expect one-way traffic control from 7 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday. A Caltrans crew is scheduled to do shoulder
work.
State Route 174 (Nevada County) from the Placer County line to the State Route 20
junction: Motorists can expect one-way traffic control from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through
Thursday. A Caltrans crew is
scheduled to clean ditches.
State Route 174 (Placer County) in Colfax from Main Street to the Bear River Bridge:
Motorists can expect one-way traffic control from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. A Caltrans crew is scheduled to do miscellaneous maintenance
work.
State Route 193 (Placer County) at Taylor Road: Motorists can expect a long-term
northbound right shoulder closure from midnight
Thursday, April 10 through 11:45 p.m. Saturday, May 24. A contractor is scheduled to do utility
work.
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The Caltrans District Traffic Management Branch has reviewed each project and determined that individual project delays are expected to be less than the statewide policy maximum of 30 minutes, unless noted otherwise above.
Lanes are numbered from the center divide (#1) to the shoulder (#2, 3, 4, etc.).
For the latest
chain control information in the Northern Sierra, visit the Caltrans District 3
North Region Winter Operations website located at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist3/departments/mtce/controlmp.htm
Unexpected
schedule changes may occur. For current information on roadwork, delays, road
conditions and emergency closures, call the voice-activated Caltrans Highway
Information Network (CHIN) at 800-427-7623 (ROAD) or visit the Caltrans website
at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/
