AUBURN November 4, 2021 – Completion of the State Route 49 (SR-49) roadway rehabilitation and complete streets project in Auburn has been delayed due to unforeseen traffic signal electrical malfunctions. While the bulk of the roadway and sidewalk improvements were completed this summer, new traffic camera sensor systems were slated for activation by mid-October. During […]
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Caltrans: Travel Delays Should be Anticipated Through Early Next Week
MARYSVILLE – Significant rain and snowfall totals are anticipated through Tuesday as a series of storms will impact the Sierra and Valley areas, making travel difficult. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Watch for late Saturday through Monday afternoon. Some foothill areas could see up to 10 inches of rain and up […]
Help Protect Walkers During National Pedestrian Safety Month
SACRAMENTO October 19, 2021 – Safety is always Caltrans’ top priority, and with the annual National Pedestrian Safety Month taking place in October, the department is stepping up its efforts to enhance safety and educate the public on how to keep pedestrians safe. “Pedestrians lose their lives on California’s roads every day, and the problem is […]
Temporary Closures Ahead for Interstate 80 Rest Areas in Sierra
PLACER/NEVADA COUNTIES – Caltrans is alerting motorists to the temporary closure of Interstate 80 (I-80) rest areas in the Sierra this week for paving and utility work. This Tuesday, October 12, the east- and westbound Donner Summit Rest Areas will be closed between 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. due to utility work. PG&E will be […]
Paving Work Ahead for Hwy 174 Safety Improvement Project
GRASS VALLEY – Paving work is scheduled next week on the State Route 174 (SR-174) safety improvement project between You Bet Road and Maple Way in Nevada County. Paving work to widen SR-174 on the east side of the highway is set to begin Monday, September 27. Some driveways and local road entrances may have […]
Extended I-80 Ramp Closures Continue in Sierra for Paving Project
Caltrans is continuing extended Interstate 80 (I-80) ramp closures between Castle Peak and the Nevada state line for paving work next week. A $2.4 million project is addressing deteriorated interstate on- and off-ramps at various locations in Nevada and Placer counties. Ramps throughout the region may be closed intermittently for paving, joint sealing, striping and […]
Caltrans Virtual Open House Video Released for Hwy 49 Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan
ommunity members are invited to view a virtual open house video presentation for the State Route 49 Comprenhensive Multimodal Corridor Plan (SR 49 CMCP). The virtual open house outlines the process for developing the SR 49 CMCP, which is a long-term transportation plan for the Highway 49 corridor between Auburn and Grass Valley. Future projects […]
Construction Resuming on Hwy 174 Safety Improvement Project
GRASS VALLEY – Caltrans is set to resume construction on the State Route 174 (SR-174) safety improvement project between You Bet Road and Maple Way in Nevada County, following recent poor air quality days stemming from wildfires throughout the region. As of Tuesday, September 7, one-way traffic control will resume for daytime construction work between […]
Caltrans Sierra Roadwork Schedule through Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021
Sierra Roadwork Schedule through Saturday, August 21, 2021. LONG-TERM PROJECTS State Route 49 (Placer County) from the Interstate 80/State Route 49 interchange to Dry Creek Road: Construction began June 17, 2019 on a $42.4 million project in Auburn. The project will rehabilitate existing pavement and drainage, improve operational features and upgrade pedestrian and bicycle facilities. […]
Construction Resuming on Hwy 174 Safety Improvement Project
Caltrans is set to resume construction on the State Route 174 (SR-174) safety improvement project between You Bet Road and Maple Way in Nevada County, following the recent River Fire incident. As of Thursday, August 12, one-way traffic control will resume for daytime construction work between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. In order to expedite […]
Construction Schedule Change for SR-174 Safety Improvement Project
GRASS VALLEY – Caltrans is alerting mototists of a change in construction schedule for the State Route 174 (SR-174) safety improvement project between You Bet Road and Maple Way in Nevada County. As of 7 p.m. tonight, SR-174 will be reopened to two-way traffic nightly with one-way traffic control resuming during daytime construction work only […]
Paving Work Scheduled Next Week for Hwy 174
GRASS VALLEY – Caltrans is alerting motorists of upcoming paving work for the State Route 174 (SR-174) safety improvement project between You Bet Road and Greenhorn Access Road in Nevada County. From Tuesday, July 20 through Friday, July 23, contractors are scheduled to begin mainline and driveway paving work throughout the project limits. Driveway access […]
Caltrans Sierra Roadwork Schedule through Saturday, July 17, 2021
Sierra Roadwork Schedule Sunday through Saturday, July 11, 2021 – July 17, 2021. LONG-TERM PROJECTS State Route 49 (Placer County) from the Interstate 80/State Route 49 interchange to Dry Creek Road: Construction began June 17, 2019 on a $42.4 million project in Auburn. The project will rehabilitate existing pavement and drainage, improve operational features and […]
24/7 One-Way Traffic Control Set for State Route 174 Safety Project
Caltrans is alerting mototists of a change in construction schedule for a State Route 174 (SR-174) safety improvement project between You Bet Road and Greenhorn Access Road in Nevada County. Beginning Wednesday, July 7, one-way traffic control will be in effect around the clock for construction work. While construction activities will still be restricted to daytime hours […]
Caltrans Sierra Roadwork Schedule through Saturday, July 3, 2021
Sierra Roadwork Schedule Sunday through Saturday, June 27, 2021 – July 3, 2021 Most traffic-interfering work will be restricted from 6 a.m. Friday, July 2 until 10 p.m. Monday, July 5 due to the Fourth of July holiday. LONG-TERM PROJECTS State Route 49 (Placer County) from the Interstate 80/State Route 49 interchange to Dry Creek […]
Paving Work Scheduled in Truckee Early Next Week
NEVADA COUNTY – Caltrans is alerting motorists to expect travel delays, lane reductions and ramp closures on east- and westbound Interstate 80 (I-80) and State Route 89 (SR-89) in Truckee for paving work. Caltrans is scheduled to pave ramps and a small segment of I-80 from the chain-installation area near Donner Pass Road to Central […]
Caltrans Sierra Roadwork Schedule Sunday through Saturday, June 20-26, 2021
Sierra Roadwork Schedule Sunday through Saturday, June 20-26, 2021. LONG-TERM PROJECTS State Route 49 (Placer County) from the Interstate 80/State Route 49 interchange to Dry Creek Road: Construction began June 17, 2019 on a $42.4 million project in Auburn. The project will rehabilitate existing pavement and drainage, improve operational features and upgrade pedestrian and bicycle facilities. […]
Construction Work Continuing Saturdays on State Route 174 Project
GRASS VALLEY – Caltrans is alerting mototists of planned construction work this Saturday on State Route 174 (SR-174) between You Bet Road and Greenhorn Access Road in Nevada County. Work on the safety improvement project will shift to six days a week for the foreseeable future with one-way traffic control scheduled from 6 a.m. to […]
Traffic-Interfering Maintenance Work Ahead on Sierra Highways
PLACER/NEVADA COUNTIES – Caltrans is alerting motorists to scheduled traffic-interfering maintenance work on State Routes (SR) 89 and 267 this weekend and the week ahead. On Sunday, June 6, crews will be performing crack sealing work on SR-267 between Old Brockway Road/Soaring Way and Truckee Airport Road/Schaffer Mill Road. Work is scheduled from 5 a.m. […]
Second Public Meeting Scheduled for Hwy 49 Safety Project in Placer County
PLACER COUNTY – Caltrans is hosting a second virtual public meeting seeking community comments about a proposed safety improvement project on State Route 49 (SR-49) in Placer County. The online event is scheduledfor Wednesday, June 2 from 6 to 7 p.m. The meeting will be hosted via Cisco WebEx due to COVID-19 restrictions for public […]