State Route 49 Construction Update for Gold Country Corridor

Various Lane Closures Scheduled Between I-80 and Placer/Nevada County Line

PLACER COUNTY – Caltrans is reminding motorists of various lane closures in multiple locations along State Route 49 (SR 49) as several improvement projects continue in Placer County. 


Here is the breakdown for next week:


Safety Barrier Project

• Northbound between Lorenson Road/Florence Lane and Lone Star Road, various lane closures are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Tuesday, September 2 through Thursday, September 4. 
• Southbound between Lone Star Road and Lorenson Road/Florence Lane, various lane closures are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Tuesday, September 2 through Thursday, September 4.
• Extended lane reduction at Lone Star Road
• One lane in each direction starting 6 a.m. Friday, September 5. 
• One-way reversing traffic control with a pilot car is scheduled overnights from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday, September 5 through Sunday, September 7. 
• The intersection is scheduled to return to normal operations with the new roundabout configuration in place by 3 p.m. Monday, September 8.

Sidewalk Gap Closure Project

• Southbound between Dry Creek Road and Bell Road, various lane closures are scheduled from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Tuesday, September 2 through Saturday, September 6. 
• Southbound between Luther Road and Edgewood Road, various lane closures are scheduled from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, September 2 through Friday, September 5.

The extended lane closures will help to minimize the duration of the work and improve workers’ safety. Motorists may experience delays between 15 to 20 minutes, depending on traffic volumes. 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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