Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

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Interstate 80 District: District 3 - Marysville
Sergio Aceves, District 3 Director  
Contact: Jeremy Linder (530) 701-5209

 
PLACER/NEVADA COUNTIES – Caltrans is reminding motorists of various lane and ramp closures in multiple locations along Interstate 80 (I-80) and State Route 20 (SR 20) as several projects continue in Placer and Nevada counties. 
 
Motorists may experience delays between 20 and 30 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 closures are scheduled from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, May 5 through Thursday, May 8. Work is also scheduled from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10.
    • Monte Vista on-ramp, Alta on-ramp and Crystal Springs on-ramp are scheduled to be closed intermittently from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, May 5 through Thursday, May 8. Work is also scheduled from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday, May 9.
    • 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 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, May 5 through Thursday, May 8. Work is also scheduled from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday, May 9.
    • 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 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, May 5 through Thursday, May 8. Work is also scheduled from 7 a.m. to noon Friday, May 9.
    • Kingvale off and on-ramps are scheduled to be closed 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 7 through noon Thursday, May 8.
  • Changeable Message Sign (CMS) Replacement
    • Near Rainbow, a lane closure is scheduled from 7 p.m. Sunday, May 4 through 4 a.m. Monday, May 5.
    • Near Overland Trail, a lane closure is scheduled from 7 p.m. Monday, May 5 to 3 a.m. Tuesday, May 6.
Westbound I-80
  • CMS Replacement
    • Near Overland Trail, a lane closure is scheduled from 7 p.m. Monday, May 5 to 3 a.m. Tuesday, May 6.
    • Near junction with State Route 89S, a lane closure is scheduled from 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 to 3 a.m. Wednesday, May 7.
  • Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project between the junction with SR 20 and Yuba Gap, various lane closures are scheduled from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9.
  • Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project
    • Between Drum Forebay and Monte Vista, various lane closures are scheduled from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9. Work is also scheduled from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 10.
    • Drum Forebay on-ramp and Monte Vista off-ramp are scheduled to be closed intermittently from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9.
Eastbound and Westbound SR 20
  • Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project
    • One-way traffic control between the Placer/Nevada County line and I-80 is scheduled from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9.
    • SR 20 on-ramp to westbound I-80 is scheduled to be closed intermittently from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9. Motorists will detour eastbound I-80 to Eagle Lakes Road and head back westbound on I-80.
The Picture is looking in the Westbound direction towards the ramp getting removed to be reconstructed in a different alignment, so that we can widen Westbound direction to build another traffic lane. Picture of the EB travel lanes getting excavated so that we can install part of the wildlife crossing. The wildlife crossing will be an 12'x12' passage tunnel from the westbound side to the westbound side of I-80 to be able to cross safely.
 
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.
 
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.