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Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

May 13, 2025 04:23PM ● By California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) News Release
Construction work on road and bridge

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PLACER/NEVADA COUNTIES, CA (MPG) – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is reminding motorists of various lane and ramp closures in multiple locations along Interstate 80 (I-80) and State Route 20 (SR 20) as several projects continue in Placer and Nevada counties.

Motorists may experience delays between 30 and 45 minutes and are encouraged to factor in additional travel times along the I-80 Sierra corridor. Here is the breakdown for next week:

Eastbound I-80

  • Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project
  • Between Monte Vista and Drum Forebay, various lane and ramp closures are scheduled from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, May 12 through Thursday, May 15. Work is also scheduled from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, May 16.
  • Baxter on- and off-ramps are closed until further notice. Motorists will detour eastbound to Drum Forebay and head back westbound on I-80 to Baxter.
  • Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project
  • Between Yuba Gap and the junction with SR 20, various lane closures are scheduled around the clock starting midnight Monday, May 12 through 9 a.m. Friday, May 16.
  • Yuba Gap off- and on-ramps and eastbound I-80 off-ramp to SR 20 are closed until further notice. Motorists will detour eastbound to Eagle Lakes Road and head back westbound on I-80 to SR 20 or Yuba Gap.
  • Soda Springs Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Troy and Soda Springs, various lane closures are scheduled from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, May 12 through Thursday, May 15. Work is also scheduled from 6 a.m. to noon Friday, May 16.

Westbound I-80

  • Soda Springs Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Soda Springs and Troy, various lane closures are scheduled from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 through Friday, May 16.
  • Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project between the junction with SR 20 and Yuba Gap, various lane closures are scheduled around the clock starting at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 11 through 9 a.m. Friday, May 16.
  • Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Drum Forebay and Monte Vista, various lane and ramp closures are scheduled  from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, May 12 through Friday, May 16.

Eastbound and Westbound State Route 20

  • Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project
  • SR 20 on-ramp to eastbound I-80 is closed due to bridge demolition from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 11 and around the clock starting at midnight Monday, May 12 through 9 a.m. Friday, May 16. Motorists will detour westbound I-80 to Emigrant Gap and head back eastbound on I-80.
  • SR 20 on-ramp to westbound I-80, traffic will be held intermittently to assist with merge into westbound I-80 lane closures.


The extended lane closures will help to minimize the duration of the work and improve workers’ 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.

 

The department will issue construction updates on X @CaltransDist3 and on Facebook CaltransDistrict3. For real-time traffic, click on Caltrans’ QuickMap or download the QuickMap app from the App Store or Google Play.

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