California Department of Transportation

07/19/2024 | Press release | Archived content

Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

Published: Jul 19, 2024

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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.

Motorists 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, various lane closures will be in place around the clock beginning 6 a.m. Monday, July 22 through 10 a.m. Saturday, July 27.
  • Emergency Repairs Location 2 - Between Whitmore and Blue Canyon, lane and ramp closures will be in place around the clock beginning 5 a.m. Monday, July 22 through noon Friday, July 26.
  • Soda Springs Pavement Rehabilitation Project - Between Troy and Soda Springs, lane closures will be in place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, July 22 through Thursday, July 25. Work is also scheduled from 6 a.m. to noon Friday, July 26.
  • Floriston Safety Improvement Project - Between Hinton Road and Acid Flat Bridge, lane closures will be in place nightly from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day Monday, July 22 through Wednesday, July 24. Work is scheduled to end at 6 a.m. Thursday, July 25.
Westbound I-80
  • Floriston Safety Improvement Project - Between Acid Flat Bridge and Hinton Road, lane closures will be in place nightly from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day Monday, July 22 through Wednesday, July 24. Work is scheduled to end at 6 a.m. Thursday, July 25.
  • Emergency Repairs Location 4
    • Between State Route 89/267 and State Route 89, lane and ramp closures will be in place around the clock beginning 7 p.m. Sunday, July 21 through noon Friday, July 26.
    • Between Castle Peak and Donner Summit, lane and ramp closures will be in place around the clock beginning 7 p.m. Sunday, July 21 through noon Friday, July 26.
  • Emergency Repairs Location 2 - Between Whitmore and Drum Forebay, lane closures will be in place 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 through Thursday, July 25.
  • Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project - Between Drum Forebay and Monte Vista, lane closures will be in place nightly from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. the following day Monday, July 22 through Friday, July 26. Work is scheduled to end at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 27.
Additionally, crews will begin upgrades to the eastbound Donner Lake Vista Point starting 7 a.m. Monday, July 22. As a result, the lookout will be closed until further notice. These upgrades include installing a monument, interpretive displays and benches.
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 @CaltransDist3 and on Facebook at CaltransDistrict3. For real-time traffic, click on Caltrans' QuickMap or download the QuickMap app from the App Store or Google Play.

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