California Department of Transportation

07/11/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/12/2025 16:05

State Route 49 Construction Update for Gold Country Corridor

State Route 49 Construction Update for Gold Country Corridor

Published: Jul 11, 2025

District: District 3 - Marysville
Sergio Aceves, District 3 Director
Contact: Jeremy Linder (530) 701-5209

PLACER COUNTY - Caltrans is reminding motorists of various lane and ramp closures in multiple locations along State Route 49 (SR 49) as several projects continue in Placer County.

Here is the breakdown for next week:

Sidewalk Gap Closure Project
  • Southbound between Dry Creek Road and Fulweiler Avenue/Elm Avenue, various lane closures are scheduled from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday, July 13 through Thursday, July 17. Work is scheduled to end for the week by 7 a.m. Friday, July 18.
Safety Barrier Project
  • Northbound between Lorenson Road/Florence Lane and Lone Star Road, various lane closures are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, July 14 through Thursday, July 17.
  • Southbound between Lone Star Road and Lorenson Road/Florence Lane
    • Various lane closures are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, July 14 through Thursday, July 17.
    • Southbound will be reduced to a single lane until further notice at the intersection with Lone Star Road and Lorenson Road/Florence Lane.
  • Northbound and southbound between Rio Oso Road/Overhill Drive and Lorenson Road/Florence Lane, various lane closures are scheduled from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday, July 14 through Thursday, July 17. Work is scheduled to end for the week at 7 a.m. Friday, July 18.

The extended lane closures will help to minimize the duration of the work and improve workers' safety. Motorists may experience delays between 10 to 15 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.

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