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 and southbound SR 49 at Lorenson Road/Florence Lane now in roundabout configuration. Traffic must yield to vehicles within the roundabout.
- Northbound between Lorenson Road/Florence Lane and Lone Star Road, various lane closures are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15.
- Southbound between Lone Star Road and Lorenson Road/Florence Lane, various lane closures are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15.
- Southbound SR 49 at Lone Star Road reduced to a single lane until further notice.
- Northbound between Elm Avenue and Palm Avenue, various lane closures are scheduled from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday, August 10 through Thursday, August 14. Work is scheduled to end for the week by 7 a.m. Friday, August 15.
- Southbound between Dry Creek Road and Elm Avenue, various lane closures are scheduled from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday, August 10 through Thursday, August 14. Work is scheduled to end for the week by 7 a.m. Friday, August 15.
The extended lane closures will help to minimize the duration of the work and improve workers’ safety. Motorists may experience delays between 10 to 15 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.
