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

Here is the breakdown for the week:

SR 20 Projects:

  • Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project 
  • Eastbound SR 20 is scheduled to be closed from 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 20 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, October 21.
  • The SR 20 on-ramp to westbound I-80 remains closed until further notice due to bridge construction activities.   
  • Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Shake Hill Road and Last Chance Mine Road, various one-way traffic controls are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, October 19 through Thursday, October 22 and from 7 a.m. to noon Friday, October 23.

In addition, crews will continue erosion control and slope work along State Route 49 between the McKnight interchange and La Barr Meadows Road. No lane closures are scheduled and all work will be performed off the highway.

Aerial view of a highway widening project cutting through forested, hilly terrain with new lanes under construction
State Route 49 Corridor Improvement Project, where crews are continuing erosion control and slope work. Drone picture shows temporary pavement that will be used to shift traffic during stage two of the project next year.

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.