​Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

Date: August 16, 2024 #24-102
District: District 3 - Marysville, www.dot.ca.gov/d3/
Sergio Aceves, Acting District Director
Multiple Projects Underway; Delays Expected Throughout Summer, Fall

PLACER/NEVADA/SIERRA COUNTIES – Caltrans is reminding motorists of various lane and ramp closures in multiple locations along Interstate 80 (I-80) as several projects and emergency repairs continue in Placer, Nevada and Sierra counties.
 
Emergency repair work is starting to wrap up for the season, but construction continues on major projects and motorists still may experience delays up to a maximum of two hours 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, the Crystal Springs off-ramp will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, August 19 through Thursday, August 22.
• Emergency Repairs Location 2 between Blue Canyon and Nyack, lane closures will be in place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, August 19 through Thursday, August 22.
• Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project between Yuba Gap and the junction with State Route 20 (SR-20), lane closures will be in place from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day Monday, August 19 through Thursday, August 22. Work is scheduled to end at 6 a.m. Friday, August 23.
• Emergency Repairs Location 3 between Big Bend and Rainbow, lane and ramp closures will be in place around the clock beginning 7 a.m. Monday, August 19 through noon Friday, August 23.
• Soda Springs Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Troy and Soda Springs, lane closures will be in place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, August 19 through Thursday, August 22. Work is also scheduled from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday, August 23.
• Floriston Safety Improvement Project between Hinton Road and Floriston, lane closures will be in place from 6 p.m. to noon the following day Sunday, August 18 through Thursday, August 22. Work is scheduled to end at noon Friday, August 23.

Westbound I-80

• Floriston Safety Improvement Project between Floriston and Hinton Road, lane closures will be in place from 2 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day Sunday, August 18 through Thursday, August 22. Work is scheduled to end at 6 a.m. Friday, August 23.
• Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project between the junction with SR-20 and Yuba Gap, lane closures will be in place nightly from 4 p.m. to 7 a.m. the following day Monday, August 19 through Thursday, August 22. Work is scheduled to end at 7 a.m. Friday, August 23.
• Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project, the Alta Road off-ramp will be closed from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. the following day Monday, August 19 through Thursday, August 22. Work is scheduled to end at 9 a.m. Friday, August 23.

The extended lane closures will help to minimize the duration of the work and improve workers’ safety. For more information on each project visit Caltrans District 3 Current Projects. 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 will issue construction updates on X @CaltransDist3 and on Facebook at CaltransDistrict3. For real-time traffic, click on Caltrans’ QuickMap or download the QuickMap app from the App Store or Google Play.