State Route 49 Construction Update for Gold Country Corridor

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California State Route 49

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

PLACER COUNTY - Caltrans is reminding motorists of various lane and ramp closures in multiple locations along State Route 49 (SR 49) as several projects continue in Placer County.

Here is the breakdown for next week:

Safety Barrier Project
  • Northbound and southbound at Lorenson Road/Florence Lane, a lane shift is scheduled starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, with it to be in place by 6 a.m. Wednesday, July 9.
  • Northbound between Lorenson Road/Florence Lane and Lone Star Road, various lane closures are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, July 7 through Friday, July 11.
  • Southbound between Lone Star Road and Lorenson Road/Florence Lane
    • Various lane closures are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, July 7 through Friday, July 11.
    • Southbound will be reduced to a single lane until further notice at the intersection with Lone Star Road and Lorenson Road/Florence Lane.
  • Southbound between Rio Oso Road/Overhill Drive and Lorenson Road/Florence Lane, various lane closures are scheduled from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday, July 7 through Thursday, July 10. Work is scheduled to end for the week at 7 a.m. Friday, July 11.
Sidewalk Gap Closer Project
  • Southbound between Dry Creek Road and Luther Road, various lane closures are scheduled from midnight to 7 a.m. Monday, July 7 and from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday, July 7 through Wednesday, July 9. Work is scheduled to end for the week by 7 a.m. Thursday, July 10.
  • Southbound between Palm Avenue and Fulweiler Avenue/Elm Avenue, various lane closures are scheduled from midnight to 7 a.m. Monday, July 7 and from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday, July 7 through Thursday, July 10. Work is scheduled to end for the week by 7 a.m. Friday, July 11.

The extended lane closures will help to minimize the duration of the work and improve workers’ safety. Motorists may experience delays between 10 to 15 minutes, depending on traffic volumes. 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.

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