NEVADA COUNTY – Caltrans is reminding motorists of various lane closures in multiple locations along State Route 20 (SR 20) as several projects continue in Nevada County.

Aerial view of a mountain highway bridge construction site with a concrete pump truck extending its boom toward wooden formwork, workers in safety gear, and surrounding forested hills
Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project, where crews recently completed stem and soffit concrete pours along the section of the new bridge that crosses over SR 20.

Here is the breakdown for the week:

SR 20 Projects:

  • Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project
  • Eastbound SR 20 is scheduled to be open. 
  • The SR 20 on-ramp to westbound I-80 remains closed until further notice due to bridge construction activities.
  • Pavement Rehabilitation Project 
  • Between Steep Hill Road and Rock Creek Road, various one-way traffic controls are scheduled from 7 a.m. Monday, October 12 to 6 a.m. Tuesday, October 13.
  • Between Rock Creek Road and Washington Road, various one-way traffic controls are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, October 12 through Thursday, October 15 and from 7 a.m. to noon Friday, October 16.
  • Between Casci Road and White Cloud Campground, various one-way traffic controls are scheduled from 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 13 to 6 a.m. Wednesday, October 14.
  • Between Skillman Road and Chalk Bluff Road, various one-way traffic controls are scheduled from 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 14 to 6 a.m. Thursday, October 15.
  • Between Lowell Hill Road and Bear Valley Road, various one-way traffic controls are scheduled from 6 p.m. Thursday, October 15 to 6 a.m. Friday, October 16.

The extended lane closures will help minimize the duration of the work and improve worker safety. The schedule is subject to change or may 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.