Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

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 between Monte Vista and Drum Forebay, lane and ramp closures will be in place around the clock beginning at 6 a.m. Monday, September 9 through 11 a.m. Friday, September 13. Work is also scheduled from 7 p.m. Friday, September 13 to 11 a.m. Saturday, September 14.
• Emergency Repairs Location 2 between Drum Forebay and Nyack, lane closures will be in place from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, September 12.
• Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project between Yuba Gap and junction with State Route 20 (SR-20), lane closures will be in place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, September 9 through Thursday, September 12. Work is also scheduled from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday, September 13.
• Placer/Nevada bridge preservation project near Crystal Lake, lane closures will be in place from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day Monday, September 9 through Thursday, September 12. Work is scheduled to end at 6 a.m. Friday, September 13.
• Emergency Repairs Location 3 between Big Bend and Rainbow, lane closures will be in place from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, September 9 through Thursday, September 12. Work is also scheduled 5 a.m. to noon Friday, September 13.
• 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, September 9 through Thursday, September 12. Work is also scheduled from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, September 13.
• Floriston Safety Improvement Project between Hinton Road and Floriston, lane closures will be in place from 6 p.m. to 2 p.m. the following day Monday, September 9 through Wednesday, September 11. Work is also scheduled from 6 p.m. Thursday, September 12 to noon Friday, September 13.

Westbound I-80

• Westbound I-80 restripe project between the CHP Scales and State Route 267, lane closures will be in place from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, September 9 through Thursday, September 12.
• Soda Springs Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Soda Springs and Troy, lane closures will be in place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 10 through Friday, September 13.
• Placer/Nevada bridge preservation project near Crystal Lake, lane closures will be in place from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. the following day Monday, September 9 through Thursday, September 12. Work is scheduled to end at 7 a.m. Friday, September 13.
• Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project between the junction with SR-20 and Yuba Gap, lane closures will be in place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, September 9 through Thursday, September 12. Work is also scheduled from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday, September 13.
• Emergency Repairs Location 2 between Yuba Gap and Emigrant Gap, lane closures will be in place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, September 9 through Thursday, September 12. Work is also scheduled from 4 a.m. to noon Friday, September 13. 
• Placer/Nevada bridge preservation project near Nyack, lane closures will be in place from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. the following day Monday, September 9 through Thursday, September 12. Work is scheduled to end at 7 a.m. Friday, September 13.
• Emergency Repairs Location 2 between Whitmore and Drum Forebay, lane closures will be in place around the clock from 7 a.m. Monday, September 9 to noon Friday, September 13.
• Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Drum Forebay and Monte Vista, lane and ramp closures will be in place around the clock from 6 a.m. Monday, September 9 through 7 p.m. Saturday, September 14.

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.



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