District: District 3 - Marysville
Sergio Aceves, District 3 Director
Contact: Jeremy Linder (530) 701-5209
Placer County – Caltrans announced the completion of the $33.2 million State Route 49 (SR 49) Safety Barrier Project in Placer County, improving operations and reducing crashes along the corridor.
The project is the result of several years of engagement with community groups and state partners, including the California Highway Patrol, Nevada County Transportation Commission, and Placer County.
“This project showcases Caltrans’ commitment to the Safe System approach, prioritizing safety and focusing on eliminating the most serious crashes,” said Caltrans District 3 Director Sergio Aceves. “It’s an important step in the department’s goal of reaching zero fatalities and serious injuries on all state highways by 2050.”
Improvements include a new concrete center barrier between Lone Star Road and Lorenson Road/Florence Lane to reduce cross centerline collisions. Roundabouts were constructed at each intersection along with new pavement, striping, curb and gutters, sidewalks, lighting, and signage.
Additional safety enhancements planned along the corridor include the SR 49 Corridor Improvement Project in Nevada County, starting construction this year, and the SR 49 Grass Valley Wildfire Evacuation Route Project, scheduled for construction by spring 2028. For more information on these and other projects in the district, visit the Caltrans District 3 website.
Caltrans District 3 maintains 4,385 lane miles in 11 Sacramento Valley and Northern Sierra counties. Motorists are reminded to “Be Work Zone Alert” and slow in construction zones for the safety of travelers and crews performing these improvements.
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