PLACER/NEVADA COUNTY – 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 next week:
SR 20 Projects:
- Pavement Rehabilitation Project, between Rock Creek Road and Washington Road, various locations with one-way traffic control are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, May 18 through Thursday, May 21.
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 7 p.m. Sunday, May 17 through 9 a.m. Friday, May 22.
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. SR 20 on-ramp to westbound I-80 is closed until further notice due to bridge construction.
SR 49 Projects:
- Sidewalk Gap Closure Project, southbound between Luther Road and Elm/Fulweiler Avenue, various lane closures are scheduled from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday, May 17 through Thursday, May 21. Work is scheduled to end for the week at 7 a.m. Friday, May 22.
- Corridor Improvement Project, Between McKnight Way and La Barr Meadows/Allison Ranch Road, one-way traffic control is scheduled from 8 p.m. Sunday, May 17 to 6 a.m. Monday, May 18 and from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, May 18 through Thursday, May 21. One-way traffic control will end for the week at 6 a.m. Friday, May 22.
The extended lane closures will help to minimize the duration of the work and improve workers’ safety. Motorists may experience delays between 15 to 20 minutes, depending on traffic volumes. 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.