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New Auxiliary Lanes and Off-Ramps Highlight Safety and Mobility Improvements Along Interstate 80 in Placer County

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

Roseville - Drivers along busy Interstate 80 (I-80) will enjoy new eastbound and westbound auxiliary lanes and a new two-lane off-ramp at Rocklin Road thanks to the conclusion of the $49.5 million I-80 Auxiliary Lanes Project. Caltrans partnered with the Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA) and Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) to construct this key component of the multi-faceted Capital Region Freight Improvement Project.

Caltrans and PCTPA announced completion today of the project that will reduce stop-and-go traffic to improve safety and mobility along the corridor between Douglas Boulevard and Riverside Avenue and between State Route 65 and Rocklin Road. The project received $27.8 million from Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.

Caltrans District 3 Director Sergio Aceves was joined by U.S. Representative Kevin Kiley, City of Rocklin Councilmember Ken Broadway and PCTPA Executive Director Matt Click at a ribbon cutting ceremony to recognize the project’s completion.

“It is an honor to celebrate the hard-working individuals that made this project a reality, exemplifying our commitment to safety and improving mobility along this vital corridor,” Director Aceves said. “These visionary infrastructure investments are giving Caltrans the tools to improve the sustainability and resiliency of our transportation systems.”

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with PCTPA Executive Director Matt Click, Caltrans District 3 Director Sergio Aceves, U.S. Congressman Kevin Kiley, City of Rocklin Councilmember Ken Broadway and Caltrans Project Manager Selvendran Manoharan.   Large group of people gathering for a ribbon cutting ceremony, standing under a white pop-up tent that says Be Work Zone Alert.   Caltrans District 3 Director Sergio Aceves standing at the podium, speaking to a crowd of people at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the I-80 Auxiliary Lanes Project in Placer County.

 
The Capital Region Freight Improvement Project is a state and local partnership between Caltrans, the PCTPA and SACOG to address critical pinch points on I-80 and Interstate 5. By adding increased space for safe merging and metered ramps, the project aims to significantly reduce the number of serious injury and fatal accidents, while also supporting the state’s goal of more fluid freight movement.
 
“PCTPA is so proud of our continued partnership with Caltrans District 3, and thankful for the steadfast support from Congressman Kiley.” Click said. “This project is a perfect example of what can be accomplished when local, state, and federal partners work together with a common goal in mind. This investment in our transportation system will help our customers get where they need to go.”

Overview of Interstate 80 at Douglas Blvd, showing the competition of the westbound auxiliary lane.

 
SB 1 provides $5 billion in transportation funding annually that is shared equally between state and local agencies. Road projects progress through construction phases more quickly based on the availability of SB 1 funds, including projects that are partially funded by SB 1.
 
Visit build.ca.gov to learn more about transformative infrastructure projects happening in communities throughout the state.
 
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 issues 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.