Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

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 28 to 10 AM Friday, August 1.

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 from 9 PM to 6 AM Monday, July 28 through Thursday, July 31. Work is scheduled to end for the week by 6 AM Friday, August 1.

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 AM to 6 PM Monday, July 28 through Wednesday, July 30.

Westbound I-80

Donner Summit Rest Area is closed 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 AM to 6 PM Monday, July 28 through Thursday, July 31.

Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project between the junction with SR 20 and Yuba Gap, various lane closures are scheduled from 5 PM to 7 AM Monday, July 28 through Thursday, July 31. Work is scheduled to end for the week by 7 AM Friday, August 1.

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 PM to 9 AM Monday, July 28 through Wednesday, July 30. Work is also scheduled around the clock starting at 3 PM Thursday, July 31 to 9 AM Friday, August 1.

Eastbound SR 20

Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project

SR 20 on-ramp to eastbound I-80, intermittent traffic holds are scheduled from 9 PM to 6 AM Monday, July 28 through Thursday, July 31. Work is scheduled to end for the week by 6 AM Friday, August 1. Motorists will experience 30-minute delays during these traffic holds.

SR 20 on-ramp to westbound I-80, will be intermittently closed or traffic will be held intermittently to assist with merges onto westbound I-80. When closed 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. 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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