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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 to 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 around the clock from 6 a.m. Monday, July 21 to 10 a.m. Friday, July 25.
    • 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, 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 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, July 21 through Wednesday, July 23.
  • Donner Summit Rest Area is closed until further notice due to a roof replacement project.
Six concrete girders installed along Interstate 80 in the Sierra Nevada as part of construction of the new Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge. Falsework constructed along Interstate 80 in the Sierra Nevada as part of the new Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge.
  
Westbound I-80
  • Donner Summit Rest Area is scheduled to close starting at 9 a.m. Monday, July 21 until further notice due to a roof replacement project.
  • Soda Springs Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Soda Springs and Troy, various lane closures are scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 23 and Thursday, July 24. Work is also scheduled from 6 a.m. to noon Friday, July 25 and 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday, July 26.
  • 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 noon Tuesday, July 22 through Thursday, July 24.
  • Vista Point near Emigrant Gap is closed until further notice for curb, gutter and sidewalk work as part of an upgrade and beautification project.
  • 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, July 21 through Wednesday, July 23. Work is also scheduled around the clock starting at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 24 to 9 a.m. Friday, July 25.
Eastbound SR 20
  • Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project, SR 20 on-ramp to eastbound I-80 and SR 20 on-ramp to westbound I-80, intermittent traffic holds are scheduled for the next three weeks. Motorists will experience 30-minute delays during these traffic holds.

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 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.

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