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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 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 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, June 16 through Thursday, June 19. Additional work is scheduled from 7 p.m. Friday, June 20 to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 21.
    • Baxter on- and off-ramps are closed until further notice. Motorists will detour eastbound to Drum Forebay and return 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 10 p.m. Sunday, June 15 to 6 a.m. Monday, June 16, and from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, June 16 through Thursday, June 19. Work is scheduled to end for the week by 6 a.m. Friday, June 20.
    • 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 return 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 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, June 16 through Thursday, June 19. Additional work is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday, June 20.
Construction crews performing work within the center median along Interstate 80 near Soda Springs as part of a pavement rehabilitation project. Construction crews performing work within the center median along Interstate 80 near Soda Springs as part of a pavement rehabilitation project.
Westbound I-80
  • Soda Springs Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Soda Springs and Troy, various lane closures are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, June 16 through Thursday, June 19. Additional work is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday, June 20.
  • Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project between the junction with SR 20 and Yuba Gap, various lane closures are scheduled from 10 p.m. Sunday, June 15 to 7 a.m. Monday, June 16, and from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday, June 16 through Thursday, June 19. Work is scheduled to end for the week by 6 a.m. Friday, June 20.
  • Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Drum Forebay and Monte Vista, various lane and ramp closures are scheduled from 3 p.m. to 9 a.m. Monday, June 16 through Thursday, June 19. Additional work is scheduled from 6 p.m. Friday, June 20 to 9 a.m. Saturday, June 21.
Crews working on three soldier pile retaining walls along eastbound Interstate 80 near Baxter as part of the Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
Eastbound and Westbound SR 20
  • Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project
    • SR 20 on-ramp to eastbound I-80 will be intermittently closed from 10 p.m. Sunday, June 15 to 7 a.m. Monday, June 16 and from midnight to noon Monday, June 16 through Saturday, June 21. When the ramp is closed, motorists will detour onto westbound I-80 to Emigrant Gap and return eastbound on I-80.
    • SR 20 on-ramp to westbound I-80 will be intermittently closed or traffic may be briefly held to assist with merging onto westbound I-80. When the ramp is closed, motorists will detour eastbound to Eagle Lakes Road and return westbound on I-80.
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.