PLACER/NEVADA COUNTIES – Caltrans is reminding motorists of various lane closures in multiple locations along State Route 49 (SR 49) and State Route 20 (SR 20) as several projects continue in Placer and Nevada counties.

Here is the breakdown for the week:

SR 20 Projects:

  • Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project 
  • Eastbound SR 20 is scheduled to be closed between the Omega Scenic Overlook and the junction with Interstate 80 (I-80) from 6 a.m. Tuesday, August 25 to 6 a.m. Sunday, August 30. This closure is tentatively scheduled to continue for the following week, reopening in early September. Motorists looking to connect to I-80 will detour southbound on SR 49 to connect with I-80 in Auburn or southbound on State Route 174 to connect with I-80 in Colfax. Large trucks are directed to only use SR 49. 
  • The SR 20 on-ramp to westbound I-80 remains closed until further notice due to bridge construction activities.
  • Pavement Rehabilitation Project 
  • Between Zeibright Road and the Bear River, various one-way traffic controls are scheduled from 7 a.m. to noon Tuesday, August 25 through Friday, August 28.
  • Between Sky Pines Ridge Road and the Omega Scenic Overlook, various one-way traffic controls are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 26 through Friday, August 28.
SR 20 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, where crews have been working to install new metal beam guardrail in various locations along the corridor.
SR 20 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, where crews have been working to install new metal beam guardrail in various locations along the corridor.

SR 49 Projects:

  • Corridor Improvement Project between McKnight Way and La Barr Meadows/Allison Ranch Road, one-way traffic control is scheduled from 8 p.m. Sunday, August 23 to 6 a.m. Monday, August 24 and from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, August 24 through Thursday, August 27. Work is scheduled to end for the week at 6 a.m. Friday, August 28.
SR 49 Corridor Improvement Project, where crews are making progress on a new wildlife crossing.
SR 49 Corridor Improvement Project, where crews are making progress on a new wildlife crossing.
SR 49 Corridor Improvement Project, where crews are making progress on a new wildlife crossing.
  • Sidewalk Gap Closure Project
  • Southbound between Edgewood Road and Nevada Street, various lane closures are scheduled from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, August 24 through Friday, August 28.
  • Southbound between Luther Road and Elm/Fulwiler Avenue, various lane closures are scheduled from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday, August 23 through Thursday, August 27. Work is scheduled to end for the week at 7 a.m. Friday, August 28.

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