California Department of Transportation

11/15/2024 | Press release | Archived content

Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

Published: Nov 15, 2024

District: District 3 - Marysville
Sergio Aceves, District Director
Contact: Jeremy Linder
Phone: (530) 701-5209

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PLACER/NEVADA COUNTIES - Caltrans is reminding motorists of various lane and ramp closures in multiple locations along Interstate 80 (I-80) as construction projects winterize for the season in Placer and Nevada counties.
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 will be in place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, November 18 through Thursday, November 21. Work is also scheduled from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday, November 22 and Saturday, November 23.
  • 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 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, November 18 through Thursday, November 21. Work is also scheduled from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, November 22.
Westbound I-80
  • 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, November 18 through Thursday, November 21. Work is also scheduled from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, November 22.
  • Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Drum Forebay and Monte Vista, various lane and ramp closures will be in place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, November 18 through Saturday, November 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 @CaltransDist3and on Facebook at CaltransDistrict3. For real-time traffic, click on Caltrans' QuickMap or download the QuickMap app from the App Storeor Google Play.