May 1, 2017 – Sierra Roadwork Schedule through Saturday, May 6, 2017.

LONG-TERM PROJECTS

Interstate 80 (Placer County) from Long Ravine underpass to .2 miles east of Magra Road overcrossing: Roadwork begins for the 2.5 year, $50.6 million project to construct @ 3 miles of additional ‘truck climbing lane’ and other improvements to primarily eastbound I-80 east of Colfax including widening the Cape Horn undercrossing bridge.

April 30-May 6

Interstate 80 (Placer County) at the Cape Horn Undercrossing Bridge:  Motorists can expect one way traffic controls for around-the-clock alternating lane closures from June 20 throughout the winter for bridge work.

Interstate 80/State Route 20 (Placer & Nevada Counties) from Magra to Kingvale (I-80) and Yuba Pass (I-80/Hwy 20 interchange) to Willow Valley on SR 20: Governor’s drought-related state of emergency declaration includes removal of dying, dead and hazardous trees damaged by bark beetle infestations and other drought-related causes. The projects will improve motorist safety, as well as reduce fuel for potential fires.

April 30-May 6

State Route 20 (Nevada County) from Lone Grave to Hwy 49 Junction/Uren Street:  Motorists can expect one way traffic controls with a pilot car from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday May 1-4 for tree work.

Interstate 80 – Westbound (Placer County) from Drum Forebay overcrossing to Baxter overcrossing: A large mudslide in the area has been temporarily stabilized and slide removal/remediation activities will continue throughout the spring.

            April 30-May 6

A long-term right shoulder closure will be in effect until April 30.

State Route 49 Slides/Slipouts (Nevada/Sierra Counties) at South Fork Yuba River Bridge to Star Lumber and Yuba/Sierra County line to Brandy City Road which will require remediation throughout the spring:

April 30-May 6

State Route 49 – Northbound (Sierra County) from Brandy City Road to Yuba/Sierra County line:  Motorists can expect signalized one way traffic controls around the clock for slipout remediation activities.

State Route 49 (Nevada/Yuba County) from South Fork Yuba River Bridge to Star Lumber: Motorists can expect signalized/flagger one way traffic controls around the clock for slide removal activities.

SHORT-TERM PROJECTS

State Route 20 (Nevada County) from ½ mile east of Lowell Hill Road to Lowell Hill Road: Motorists can expect intermittent one way traffic controls and right shoulder closures from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday May 1-4 and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday May 5 for utility work.

Interstate 80 – Westbound (Nevada County) from the 1.5 miles east of Hinton Road to the Hinton Road undercrossing:  Motorists can expect right lane and shoulder closures from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday May 1-4 and from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday May 5 for slide removal.

Interstate 80 – Westbound (Nevada County) from the Donner Park overcrossing to the beginning of the chain on area:  Motorists can expect center lane, right lane and shoulder closures from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday May 1-5 for pavement repair.

Interstate 80 – Westbound (Placer County) at the WB I-80 connecter ramp to SB Hwy 65:  Motorists can expect full connector ramp closure from 11 p.m. Sunday April 30 to 4 a.m. Monday May 1 for electrical work.

Interstate 80 – Westbound (Placer County) at Atlantic Street:  Motorists can expect alternating lane and shoulder closures from 9 p.m. Sunday April 30 to 4 a.m. Monday May 1 for electrical work.

Interstate 80 – Westbound (Placer County) at Sierra College Boulevard:  Motorists can expect alternating lane and shoulder closures from 9 p.m. Sunday April 30 to 4 a.m. Monday May 1 for electrical work.

Interstate 80 – Westbound (Nevada County) from Donner Lake undercrossing to South Yuba River:  Motorists can expect right lane and shoulder closures from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday May 2-3 for striping operation.

Interstate 80 – Eastbound (Placer County) at Atlantic Street:  Motorists can expect full ramp closures from 9 p.m. Sunday April 30 to 4 a.m. Monday May 1 for electrical work.

Interstate 80 – Eastbound (Placer County) at Eureka Street:  Motorists can expect alternating lane and shoulder closures and full ramp closures from 9 p.m. Sunday April 30 to 4 a.m. Monday May 1 for electrical work.

Interstate 80 – Eastbound (Placer County) from Clipper Gap overcrossing to Applegate Road:  Motorists can expect right lane and shoulder closures from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday May 1-2 for brush control.

Interstate 80 (Placer County) from Secret Town overcrossing to Gold Run overcrossing: Motorists can expect right lane and shoulder closures from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastbound on Monday and Tuesday May 1-2 and Westbound Wednesday and Thursday May 3-4 for drainage cleaning.

Interstate 80 – Westbound (Nevada County) at the Soda Springs on ramp to WB I-80:  Motorists can expect long-term around the clock full ramp closure for emergency work.

State Route 89 (Placer County) from Rampart Drive to Squaw Creek:  Motorists can expect intermittent one way traffic controls from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday May 1-5 for dead tree removal operations.

State Route 89 (Sierra County) from Marysville Road to Gold Lake Rd/Greene Road:  Motorists can expect one way traffic controls from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday May 1-4 for miscellaneous work.

State Route 89 (Nevada County) from Hobart Mills Road to Sierra County line:  Motorists can expect one way traffic controls from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday May 1-2 for guardrail repair.

State Route 267 (Nevada County) from the 80/267/89 separator to Placer County line:  Motorists can expect left (#1) lane closure from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday May 1 for guardrail repair.