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Construction Resumes on Interstate 80 Project near Dutch Flat

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Interstate 80

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

Placer County – Caltrans is alerting motorists about scheduled lane and ramp closures along Interstate 80 (I-80) in the Sierra Nevada as construction resumes on the $157.5 million Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Dutch Flat/Monte Vista and Drum Forebay.
 
Various lane closures are scheduled in both eastbound and westbound directions around the clock starting Monday, April 6 at 5 p.m. through Friday, April 17 at 5 p.m. for temporary k-rail placement, lane shifts and temporary striping.
 
Additionally, the following on- and off-ramps will also be closed and tentatively scheduled to reopen on Friday, December 18, as crews reconstruct the ramps to accommodate the new eastbound truck climbing lane. 
  • Eastbound on- and off-ramps at Crystal Springs Road (Exit 148A)
    • Motorists exiting the highway will detour eastbound I-80 to Baxter, then return westbound on I-80.
    • Motorists entering the highway will detour westbound I-80 to Alta, then return eastbound on I-80.
  • Eastbound on- and off-ramps at Drum Forebay (Exit 150)
    • Motorists exiting the highway will detour eastbound I-80 to Blue Canyon, then return westbound on I-80.
    • Motorists entering the highway will detour westbound I-80 to Baxter, then return eastbound on I-80.
A paved roadway runs straight ahead through a forested area with tall pine trees on both sides. Sunlight filters through the branches, creating circular shadows on the pavement in the foreground. To the right, a lower roadway and freeway entrance signs are visible in the distance. The sky is clear with light clouds above the treetops. A two‑lane roadway leads toward a freeway on‑ramp surrounded by tall pine trees. Green signs on both sides of the road indicate the entrance to Interstate 80 East. A white arrow is painted on the pavement, guiding traffic forward. In the distance, an orange construction warning sign is visible near the start of the on‑ramp. A highway on‑ramp is blocked by orange traffic cones and a “Ramp Closed” sign. The closure is set on a paved ramp surrounded by tall pine trees. Additional road signs indicate the entrance to Interstate 80 East, and vehicles can be seen traveling on the adjacent freeway below. The scene is outdoors on a clear day with blue sky.
 
Motorists may experience delays between 20 and 30 minutes and are encouraged to allow additional travel time 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.
 
The extended lane closures will help to minimize the duration of the work and improve workers’ safety. Motorists are reminded that the speed limit within the construction zone has been reduced to 55 mph, and the California Highway Patrol will be present for traffic enforcement.
 
DeSilva Gates Construction of Dublin is the prime contractor. The project is expected to be completed by summer 2027. Work includes preserving pavement in fair and poor condition, upgrading median barriers, rehabilitating drainage systems, installing traffic management system elements, and improving freight mobility with an eastbound truck-climbing lane.

Caltrans District 3 maintains 4,385 lane miles across 11 Sacramento Valley and Northern Sierra counties. Drivers are reminded to “Be Work Zone Alert” and slow in construction zones for safety.

Construction updates are posted on X @CaltransDist3 and Facebook CaltransDistrict3. Real-time traffic is available via Caltrans QuickMap or the QuickMap app on the App Store and Google Play.

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