Traffic Alert: Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor
Multiple Projects Underway with Various Lane and Ramp Closures
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 and 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 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, June 2 through Friday, June 6. Work is also scheduled from 7 p.m. Friday, June 6 to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 7.
• Baxter on- and off-ramps are closed until further notice. Motorists will detour eastbound to Drum Forebay and head back 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 10 p.m. Sunday, June 1 to 6 a.m. Monday, June 2 and from 5 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, June 2 through Thursday, June 5. Work is scheduled to end for the week by 6 a.m. Friday, June 6.
• 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 head back 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 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, June 2 through Thursday, June 5. Work is also scheduled from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Friday, June 6.

Westbound I-80

• Soda Springs Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Soda Springs and Troy, various lane closures are scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, June 2 through Thursday, June 5. Work is also scheduled from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday, June 6.
• Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project between the junction with SR 20 and Yuba Gap, various lane closures are scheduled from 10 p.m. Sunday, June 1 to 7 a.m. Monday, June 2 and from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday, June 2 through Thursday, June 5. Work is scheduled to end for the week by 7 a.m. Friday, June 6.
• Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Drum Forebay and Monte Vista, various lane and ramp closures are scheduled from 3 p.m. to 9 a.m. Monday, June 2 through Thursday, June 5. Work is also scheduled from 6 p.m. Friday, June 6 to 9 a.m. Saturday, June 7.

Eastbound and Westbound SR 20

• Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project
• SR 20 on-ramp to eastbound I-80 will be intermittently closed due to bridge demolition from 10 p.m. Sunday, June 1 to 6 a.m. Monday, June 2 and from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, June 2 through Thursday, June 5. When closed motorists will detour onto westbound I-80 to Emigrant Gap and head back eastbound on I-80.
• 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.