PLACER/NEVADA/SIERRA COUNTIES – Caltrans is reminding motorists of various lane and ramp closures in five locations along Interstate 80 (I-80) as emergency repairs continue in Placer, Nevada and Sierra counties. Here is the breakdown for this week: Westbound I-80 Eastbound I-80 Additionally, crews will begin upgrades to the westbound Donner Lake Vista Point starting 8 […]
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Emergency Repairs Scheduled Along Hwy 20
NEVADA COUNTY — Caltrans is reminding motorists of various lane closures this construction season due to emergency repairs along State Route 20 (SR-20) in Nevada County. Crews are scheduled to return to the White Cloud area for emergency slipout repairs. Various lane closures and traffic control will be in place as needed from 6 a.m. […]
Ramp Closures Continue Along State Routes 20/49
NEVADA COUNTY — Caltrans is alerting motorists that various ramp closures will continue for another month along State Routes 20/49 (SR-20/49) in Nevada County as part of the $26 million Gold Nugget Project. Motorists can expect various ramp closures between Grass Valley and Nevada City from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. Construction […]
Up to two-hour delays possible on I-80 between Colfax and Nevada State Line
PLACER/NEVADA/SIERRA COUNTIES – Caltrans is alerting motorists of the potential for extended delays along Interstate 80 (I-80) stretching between Colfax to the Nevada state line as several projects and emergency repairs get underway for the 2024 construction season. Once all projects are active, delays across the corridor may reach up to a maximum of two […]
Interstate 80 Emergency Repairs Resume
PLACER/NEVADA COUNTIES – Caltrans is alerting motorists of various lane closures along Interstate 80 (I-80) in Placer County as emergency repairs resume for the 2024 construction season. Crews are adding permanent striping and vehicle detection systems within Location 1 between Colfax and Alta. Motorists can expect various lane closures over the next two weeks during […]
Pothole Repair Work to Start on I-80 between Auburn and Colfax
PLACER COUNTY — Caltrans is alerting motorists of various lane and ramp closures along Interstate 80 (I-80) in Placer County for emergency pothole repairs next week. Motorists can expect lane and ramp closures next week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at these locations: The emergency repairs are part of an $8.9 million contract awarded […]
Gold Nugget Project Scheduled to Begin on State Route 20/49
NEVADA COUNTY — Caltrans is alerting motorists of various ramp and shoulder closures along State Route 20/49 (SR-20/49) in Nevada County as part of the $26 million Gold Nugget Project. Motorists can expect various ramp closures between Grass Valley and Nevada City starting Sunday, March 31 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Construction activity will […]
Traffic Delays Expected Along State Route 49 in Auburn
AUBURN – Caltrans is reminding motorists of travel delays along State Route 49 (SR-49) in Auburn as crews continue work on the $12.3 million American Canyon Roundabout Project. Crews are working on drainage at the intersection of SR-49 with Lincoln Way and Borland Avenue. Traffic control with flagging operations is scheduled weekdays between 7 a.m. […]
Caltrans Reveals Winners of the Snowplow Naming Contest
More than 3,000 Californians participated in a flurry of fun to name the new snowplows dashing through the frost to help clear the way for safer winter roads. Meet the Snowplow Squad Grand-Prize Winner selected from the districts below: District Winners: “Snow doubt about it – we received a blizzard of creative and fun names […]
Caltrans: Major Winter Storm Expected to Impact Mountain Travel
MARYSVILLE – Caltrans is reminding motorists about a major winter storm in the Sacramento Valley and the Sierra Nevada that forecasters say will create extremely difficult to impossible travel conditions through the weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning from 4 a.m. tomorrow to 10 a.m. Sunday, March 3. Snow estimates are […]
Caltrans Update: Incoming Winter Storms Expected to Impact Holiday Travel
MARYSVILLE – Caltrans is reminding motorists about a series of winter storms in the Sacramento Valley and the Sierra Nevada that will create challenging travel conditions through the President’s Day holiday weekend. The National Weather Service forecast calls for two additional waves of precipitation bringing rain, snow and gusty winds. The first wave is expected […]
Caltrans: Series of Winter Storms Expected to Impact Holiday Travel
MARYSVILLE – Caltrans is alerting motorists about a series of winter storms in the Sacramento Valley and the Sierra Nevada that will create challenging travel conditions through the President’s Day holiday weekend. The National Weather Service forecast calls for three waves of precipitation bringing rain, snow and gusty winds. The first wave is expected tomorrow […]
Caltrans: Significant Winter Storm Expected to Impact Travel
MARYSVILLE – Caltrans is alerting motorists about an impactful winter storm in the Sacramento Valley and the Sierra Nevada that will create challenging travel conditions today through early Saturday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning that is in effect until Saturday, at 4 a.m. The forecast calls for up to […]
Caltrans Launches Its First Ever Snowplow Naming Contest
Sacramento, Calif. – Snow doubt about it, winter driving can be nerve-wracking. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) are injecting a flurry of fun into this season of inclement weather and icy roads by inviting Californians to flash their cool and creative side in the first Caltrans […]
Work Continues Along State Route 20 in Nevada County
NEVADA COUNTY – Caltrans is alerting motorists about lane restrictions along State Route 20 (SR-20) in Nevada County as part of the ongoing $54.6 million Omega Curves Safety Project. Occasional one-way traffic controls between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. are possible during the week at both the White Cloud and Lowell Hill segments through the […]
Nightly Closures Scheduled on Westbound I-80 Near Colfax
COLFAX – Caltrans is alerting motorists about upcoming nightly closures of westbound Interstate 80 (I-80) between Secret Town Road and the junction with State Route 174 (SR-174) as emergency pavement repairs continue near Colfax. The nightly closures are scheduled from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, October 16 through Thursday, October 19. Westbound I-80 is scheduled […]
Hwy 20 Now Open in Nevada County
NEVADA COUNTY – Caltrans is alerting motorists that State Route 20 (SR-20) is now open 11 miles east of Nevada City in Nevada County after being closed for 12 days as part of the ongoing $54.6 million Omega Curves Safety Project. Motorists are reminded one-way traffic controls remain in effect at both the White Cloud […]
Work on White Cloud Segment of Hwy 20 Delayed until Monday
NEVADA COUNTY – Caltrans is altering motorists of delays in the closure schedule along State Route 20 (SR-20) in Nevada County due to weather. Crews are postponing pavement work with the forecast calling for colder temperatures and chances for rain. The Lowell Hill segment between the Omega Overlook and Bear Valley will now remain closed […]
Public Meeting for Hwy 20 Temporary Closure
NEVADA COUNTY – Caltrans will hold a public meeting next week to discuss the temporary closure of State Route 20 (SR-20) east of Nevada City in Nevada County. The event will be held Tuesday, September 19 at 5:30 p.m. in the Nevada County Board of Supervisors’ Chambers at 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959. […]
Full Closure of Hwy 20 Scheduled for Omega Curves Project
NEVADA COUNTY – Caltrans is alerting motorists about an upcoming 12-day closure of State Route 20 (SR-20) east of Nevada City for major roadwork on the Omega Curves Project. The full closure will be in effect at two locations starting Sunday, September 24 at 7 p.m. and ending at Noon on Friday, October 6. The […]