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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. The schedule is subject to change or be delayed due to weather, availability of materials or other unexpected events.

Next week’s schedule is limited due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Here is the breakdown:
 
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, November 24 through 4 a.m. Wednesday, November 26.
    • 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 around the clock from 9 p.m. Sunday, November 23 through midnight Wednesday, November 26.
    • 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. 
New eastbound bridge span under construction along I-80 at the junction with State Route 20.
  • Emergency Culvert Repairs
    • Donner Lake Vista Point is closed and scheduled to reopen at noon Friday, November 28.
    • Between Vista Point and Donner Lake Interchange, various lane closures are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, November 24 and Tuesday, November 25. 
Westbound I-80
  • Emergency Culvert Repairs between Floriston and Hinton Road, various lane closures are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, November 24 and Tuesday, November 25.
  • Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project between the junction with SR 20 and Yuba Gap, various lane closures are scheduled around the clock from 9 p.m. Sunday, November 23 through midnight Wednesday, November 26.
  • Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Drum Forebay and Monte Vista, various lane and ramp closures are scheduled around the clock from 6 a.m. Monday, November 24 through 4 a.m. Wednesday, November 26.
Crews placing 6,000 lineal feet of concrete median along I-80 as part of the Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project. Crews placing 6,000 lineal feet of concrete median along I-80 as part of the Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
 
Eastbound SR 20
  • Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project
    • SR 20 on-ramp to eastbound I-80, scheduled to be intermittently closed from 9 p.m. Sunday, November 23 through midnight Wednesday, November 26. When closed, motorists will detour westbound to Emigrant Gap and head back eastbound on I-80.
    • SR 20 on-ramp to westbound I-80, will be intermittently closed until further notice. Motorists will detour eastbound to Eagle Lakes Road and head back westbound on I-80.

The extended lane closures will help to minimize the duration of the work and improve workers’ safety.

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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