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

Here is the breakdown for the week:

Aerial view of highway construction site with a truck spraying green erosion-control hydroseed on a graded slope beside the road
State Route 49 Corridor Improvement Project, where crews are placing erosion control and performing slope work before winterizing the project for the season.

SR 49 Projects:

  • Corridor Improvement Project between McKnight Way and La Barr Meadows/Allison Ranch Road, various one-way traffic control and ramp closures are scheduled from 8 p.m. Sunday, October 25 to 6 a.m. Monday, October 26 and from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, October 26 through Thursday, October 29. Lane closures are scheduled to end for the week at 6 a.m. Friday, October 30.

SR 20 Projects:

Aerial view of a new highway bridge under construction running parallel to an existing road through a forested mountain valley
Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project, where crews are performing stem and soffit concrete pours along the new westbound Interstate 80 bridge span that crosses over State Route 20.
  • Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Lowell Hill Road and the junction of SR 20 and Interstate 80 (I-80), various one-way traffic controls are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, October 26 through Thursday, October 29 and from 7 a.m. to noon Friday, October 30.
  • Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project 
  • No lane or highway closures are scheduled, however motorists should anticipate some minor delays as equipment moves in and out of the project area at the junction of SR 20 and I-80.
  • The SR 20 on-ramp to westbound I-80 remains closed until further notice due to bridge construction activities.

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.