Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

PLACER/NEVADA/SIERRA COUNTIES – Caltrans is reminding motorists of various lane and ramp closures in multiple locations along Interstate 80 (I-80) as several projects and emergency repairs continue in Placer, Nevada and Sierra counties. 

 

Emergency repair work is starting to wrap up for the season, but construction continues on major projects and motorists still 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:

 

• Placer/Nevada bridge preservation project near Magra, lane closures will be in place from 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. Monday, September 30 through Thursday, October 3. Work is also scheduled 10 p.m. Friday, October 4 to 8 a.m. Saturday, October 5.
• Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Monte Vista and Drum Forebay, lane and ramp closures will be in place around the clock beginning at 6 a.m. Monday, September 30 through 10 a.m. Friday, October 4. Work is also scheduled from 7 p.m. Friday, October 4 to 10 a.m. Saturday, October 5.
• Placer/Nevada bridge preservation project near Alta, lane closures will be in place from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. Monday, September 30 through Thursday, October 3. Work is also scheduled 9 p.m. Friday, October 4 to 7 a.m. Saturday, October 5.
• Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project between Yuba Gap and the junction with State Route 20 (SR-20), lane closures will be in place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, September 30 through Thursday, October 4. Work is also scheduled from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday, October 4.
• Placer/Nevada bridge preservation project near Crystal Lake, lane closures will be in place from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, September 30 through Thursday, October 3. Work is scheduled to end at 6 a.m. Friday, October 4.
• Emergency Repairs Location 3 between Rainbow and Troy, lane closures will be in place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, September 30.
• Soda Springs Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Troy and Soda Springs, lane closures will be in place from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, September 29. Work is also scheduled around the clock beginning at 6 a.m. Monday, September 30 through 6 a.m. Friday, October 4. 

 

• Westbound I-80 restriping project between the CHP Truck Scales and State Route 267, lane closures will be in place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, September 30 through Thursday, October 3.
• Emergency Repairs Location 4 near Castle Peak, ramp closures have been extended and will remain in place around the clock until noon Friday, October 4.
• Soda Springs Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Soda Springs and Troy, lane closures will be in place around the clock beginning 6 a.m. Tuesday, October 1 through 6 p.m. Friday, October 4.
• Emergency Repairs Location 3 between Troy and Rainbow, lane and ramp closures will be in place from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 1 through Thursday, October 3. Work is also scheduled from 5 a.m. to noon Friday, October 4.
• Placer/Nevada bridge preservation project near Crystal Lake, lane closures will be in place from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday, September 30 through Thursday, October 3. Work is scheduled to end at 7 a.m. Friday, October 4.
• Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project between the junction with SR-20 and Yuba Gap, lane closures will be in place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, September 30 through Thursday, October 3. Work is also scheduled from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday, October 4.
• Emergency Repairs Location 2 between Emigrant Gap and Nyack, lane and ramp closures will be in place around the clock beginning 5 a.m. Monday, September 30 to noon Friday, October 4.
• Placer/Nevada bridge preservation project near Blue Canyon, lane closures will be in place from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday, September 30 through Thursday, October 3. Work is scheduled to end 7 a.m. Friday, October 4.
• Emergency Repairs Location 2 between Whitmore and Drum Forebay, lane closures will be in place from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 1 through Thursday, October 3. Work is also scheduled from 5 a.m. to noon Friday, October 4.
• Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Drum Forebay and Monte Vista, lane and ramp closures will be in place around the clock from 6 a.m. Monday, September 30 through 7 p.m. Saturday, October 5.
• Placer/Nevada bridge preservation project near Magra, lane closures will be in place from 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. Monday, September 30 through Thursday, October 3. Work is also scheduled from 10 p.m. Friday, October 4 through 8 a.m. Saturday, October 5.  

The extended lane closures will help to minimize the duration of the work and improve workers’ safety. For more information on each project visit Caltrans District 3 Current Projects. The schedule is subject to change or be delayed due to weather, availability of materials or other unexpected events.

Caltrans District 3 is responsible for maintaining and operating 4,385 lane miles in 11 Sacramento Valley and Northern Sierra counties. Caltrans reminds motorists to “Be Work Zone Alert” and slow in construction zones for the safety of travelers and crews performing these improvements.

The department will issue construction updates on X @CaltransDist3 and on Facebook at CaltransDistrict3. For real-time traffic, click on Caltrans’ QuickMap or download the QuickMap app from the App Store or Google Play.