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Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor
Multiple Projects Underway with Various Lane and Ramp Closures
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PLACER/NEVADA COUNTIES – Caltrans is reminding motorists of various lane and ramp closures in multiple locations along Interstate 80 (I-80) as several projects continue in Placer and Nevada counties.
Motorists will experience delays with each project. If traveling across the entire corridor, the cumulative delay may reach up to two hours depending on traffic volumes. Caltrans encourages motorists to factor in additional travel times along the I-80 Sierra corridor and check QuickMap for real-time roadway information.
Here is the breakdown for next week in geographical order:
Eastbound I-80
- Blue Canyon Pavement Rehabilitation Project
- Between Applegate and Weimar, various lane and ramp closures are scheduled from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, October 25 through Thursday, October 29 and from 10 p.m. Friday, October 30 to 7 a.m. Saturday, October 31.
- Near Weimar, various lane closures are scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, October 29.
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Alta Pavement Improvement Project between Colfax and Cape Horn, various lane closures are scheduled from 6 p.m. Monday, October 26 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, October 27.
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Blue Canyon Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Magra and Gold Run, various lane and ramp closures are scheduled from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, October 25 through Thursday, October 29.
- Alta Pavement Improvement Project
- Between Magra and Secret Town, various lane closures are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, October 26 and Tuesday, October 27.
- Between Secret Town and Monte Vista/Dutch Flat, various lane closures are scheduled from 8 p.m. Monday, October 26 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, October 27.
- Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project
- Between Monte Vista/Dutch Flat and Drum Forebay, various lane closures are scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, October 26 through Thursday, October 29 and from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, October 30.
- Crystal Springs on- and off-ramps are closed until further notice. Motorists will detour eastbound to Baxter and return westbound on I-80 to Crystal Springs.
- Drum Forebay on- and off-ramps are closed until further notice. Motorists will detour eastbound to the next available exit and return westbound on I-80 to Drum Forebay.
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Drum Forebay Drainage Restoration Project near the Whitmore Maintenance Station, various lane closures are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 27 through Friday, October 30.
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Blue Canyon Pavement Rehabilitation Project between the Whitmore Maintenance Station and Emigrant Gap, various lane and ramp closures are scheduled from 8 p.m. Sunday, October 25 to 6 a.m. Monday, October 26 and from 8 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, October 26 through Thursday, October 29. Work is also scheduled from 8 p.m. Thursday, October 29 to 6 a.m. Friday, October 30 and from 10 p.m. Friday, October 30 to 7 a.m. Saturday, October 31.
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Drum Forebay Drainage Restoration Project between Rainbow and Troy, various lane closures are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 27 through Friday, October 30.
Westbound I-80
- Drum Forebay Drainage Restoration Project
- Between Troy and Rainbow, various lane closures are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 27 through Friday, October 30.
- Between Big Bend and Cisco Grove, various lane closures are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 27 through Thursday, October 29.
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Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project, westbound I-80 off-ramp at Yuba Gap is closed until further notice due to the crossover in place. Motorists will detour along westbound I-80 to the Emigrant Gap exit and return eastbound on I-80 to Yuba Gap.
| | Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project, where crews are performing stem and soffit concrete pours along the new westbound Interstate 80 bridge span that crosses over State Route 20. | |
- Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project
- Between Drum Forebay and Monte Vista/Dutch Flat, various lane closures are scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, October 26 through Friday, October 30.
- Truck escape ramp near Crystal Springs is scheduled to be closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, October 26 through Friday, October 30.
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Alta Pavement Improvement Project between Secret Town and Colfax, various lane closures are scheduled from 6 p.m. Monday, October 26 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, October 27.
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Blue Canyon Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Placer Hills Road/Canyon Way and Weimar Cross Road, various lane closures are scheduled from noon to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, October 29.
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I-80 Middle-Mile Broadband Network Project between Applegate and Bell Road, various lane and ramp closures are scheduled from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, October 26 through Friday, October 30. Work is scheduled to end for the week at 5 a.m. Saturday, October 31.
The extended lane closures will help minimize the duration of construction and improve worker 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.
Caltrans issues construction and road condition updates on X @CaltransDist3 and on Facebook at CaltransDistrict3. For real-time traffic information, click on Caltrans’ QuickMap quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ or download the QuickMap app from the App Store or Google Play.
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