District: District 3 - Marysville
Sergio Aceves, District 3 Director
Contact: Jeremy Linder (530) 701-5209
PLACER COUNTY – Caltrans is alerting motorists about an upcoming lane shift on State Route 49 (SR 49) at Lone Star Road as construction resumes on a $38 million safety barrier project.
Crews will shift all northbound and southbound lanes to the west, along with the center left turn lane starting Monday, April 7 at 10 p.m. This shift is necessary to allow room for crews to safely start work on the new roundabout. Additional traffic shifts and lane reductions are scheduled throughout the spring and summer season.
The schedule is subject to change or be delayed due to weather, availability of materials or other unexpected events. The work zone speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph 24/7 for the safety of workers and the traveling public. The California Highway Patrol will be present for traffic enforcement and motorists are reminded that traffic fines are doubled in construction zones.
DeSilva Gates Construction of Dublin is the prime contractor. The project is expected to be completed by fall of this year. At that time, the 1.3 miles stretch along SR 49 will include a concrete median barrier and roundabouts at the Lorenson Road/Florence Lane and Lone Star Road intersections. Additional work will include new pavement, striping, curb gutters, sidewalks, lighting and signage.
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 CaltransDistrict3. For real-time traffic, click on Caltrans’ QuickMap or download the QuickMap app from the App Store or Google Play.