Drivers can expect travel delays of up to two hours in multiple locations on Interstate 80 (I-80) along the Sierra Corridor in Northern California.
Caltrans reminds drivers that due to construction repairs, there will be various lane and ramp closures in multiple locations along I-80 due to several projects and emergency repairs and that delays should be expected throughout summer and fall.
These construction projects will continue in Placer, Nevada and Sierra counties.
Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, and factor in additional travel times along the I-80 Sierra Corridor.
The following is a breakdown for this week beginning Monday, July 29:
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 at 6 a.m. Monday, July 29, through 10 a.m. Thursday, August 1.
• 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 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day from Monday, July 29, through Wednesday, July 31. Work is scheduled to end at 6 a.m. Thursday, August 1.
• 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 29, through Thursday, August 1.
Westbound I-80
• Emergency Repairs Location 5 between Floriston and Hinton Road, lane closures will be in place around the clock beginning at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 28, through 10 a.m. Friday, August 2.
• Emergency Repairs Location 4:
• Between Central Truckee and Donner Park, lane and ramp closures will be in place around the clock beginning at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 28, through 10 a.m. Friday, August 2.
• Between Donner Summit Rest Area and Soda Springs, lane and ramp closures will be in place around the clock beginning at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 28, through 6 p.m. Monday, July 29.
• Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project between the junction with SR-20 and Yuba Gap, lane closures will be in place nightly from 4 p.m. to 7 a.m. the following day from Monday, July 29, through Thursday, August 1. Work is scheduled to end at 7 a.m. Friday, August 2.
• Emergency Repairs Location 2 between Nyack and Whitmore, lane closures will be in place around the clock beginning at 6 a.m. Monday, July 29, through noon Friday, August 2.
• 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 from Monday, July 29, through Thursday, August 1. Work is scheduled to end at 9 a.m. Friday, August 2.
Caltrans says the extended lane closures will help lessen the duration of the work and improve workers’ safety. Construction schedules are subject to change based on weather conditions, issues that might occur with the projects or other unexpected events.
Officials want to remind drivers “Be Work Zone Alert” and to slow down in the construction zones for the safety of the crews and travelers.
For more information on each project click here.
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Thank you, RV Travel! 🙂 Thankfully, much of this ends tomorrow morning. Thanks again, have a great day, safe travels, and safe stays! 🙂
Again, great information and heads up warnings.
We foolishly headed over “the hill” a week ago to visit our son in the Bay Area – without checking construction info. We lost hours! Three days later on our way back, we decided to take Hwy 50 instead. Much better – until we arrived at a shutdown where they were doing landslide cleanup. We sat for a solid ½ hour in a one-way escorted zone. The takeaway? Never go to CA. 😀