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.

Hwy 20 construction
Hwy 20 construction

Here is the breakdown for next week:

SR 20 Projects:

  • Pavement Rehabilitation Project
  • Between Harmony Ridge Road and Conservation Road, one-way traffic control is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, June 8 through Thursday, June 11. Work is also scheduled from 7 a.m. to noon Friday, June 12.
  • Between Lake Spaulding Road and the junction with Interstate 80 (I-80), one-way traffic control is scheduled around the clock from 7 a.m. Monday, June 8 to noon Friday, June 12. 
  • Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project
  • One-way traffic control is scheduled at the junction with I-80 intermittently from Monday, June 8 through Friday, June 12.
  • 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, June 7 through Thursday, June 11. Work is scheduled to end for the week at 7 a.m. Friday, June 12.
  • Corridor Improvement Project, no lane closures are scheduled for this week.

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.