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08/28/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/28/2026 20:24

Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

Published: Aug 28, 2026

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

Placer/Nevada Counties - Caltrans is reminding motorists of various lane and ramp closures in multiple locations along Interstate 80 (I-80) as several projects continue in Placer and Nevada counties.
Motorists will experience delays with each project. If traveling across the entire corridor, the cumulative delay may reach up to two hours depending on traffic volumes. Caltrans encourages motorists to factor in additional travel times along the I-80 Sierra corridor and check QuickMap for real-time roadway information.
Here is the breakdown for next week in geographical order:
Eastbound I-80
  • Blue Canyon Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Applegate and Weimar, various lane and ramp closures are scheduled from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, August 30 through Thursday, September 3. Work is scheduled to end for the week at 6 a.m. Friday, September 4.
  • Alta Pavement Improvement Project near Gold Run, various ramp closures are scheduled from 6 p.m. Thursday, September 3 to 6 a.m. Friday, September 4.
  • Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project
    • Between Monte Vista/Dutch Flat and Drum Forebay, various lane and ramp closures are scheduled from 6 a.m. Monday, August 31 to 6 a.m. Friday, September 4.
    • Crystal Springs on- and off-ramps are closed until further notice. Motorists will detour eastbound to Baxter and return westbound on I-80 to Crystal Springs.
    • Drum Forebay on- and off-ramps are closed until further notice. Motorists will detour eastbound to the next available exit and return westbound on I-80 to Drum Forebay.
  • Blue Canyon Pavement Rehabilitation Project
    • Between the Whitmore Maintenance Station and Emigrant Gap, various lane closures are scheduled from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, August 30 through Thursday, September 3. Work is scheduled to end for the week at 6 a.m. Friday, September 4.
    • Blue Canyon Road, one-way traffic control is scheduled around the clock from 6 a.m. Monday, August 31 to 6 a.m. Friday, September 4.
  • Drum Forebay Drainage Restoration Project near Emigrant Gap, various lane closures are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, August 31 and Wednesday, September 2. Work is also scheduled from 6 p.m. Thursday, September 3 to 7 a.m. Friday, September 4.
  • Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project eastbound I-80 off-ramp to State Route 20 (SR 20) is closed through 6 a.m. Friday, September 4. Motorists will detour along eastbound I-80 to Eagle Lakes Road, then head back westbound on I-80 and take the off-ramp to westbound SR 20.
  • Soda Springs Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Troy and Soda Springs, various lane and ramp closures are scheduled from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, August 31 and Tuesday, September 1.
Westbound I-80
  • Emergency Culvert/Rockfall Project between Floriston and Hinton Road, various lane closures are scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, August 31 through Thursday, September 3.
  • Soda Springs Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Soda Springs and Troy, various lane closures are scheduled from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, September 1 through Thursday, September 3.
  • Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project, westbound I-80 off-ramp at Yuba Gap is closed until further notice due to the crossover in place. Motorists will detour westbound to the Emigrant Gap exit and return eastbound on I-80 to Yuba Gap.
  • Drum Forebay Drainage Restoration Project near Emigrant Gap, various lane closures are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, August 31 and Tuesday, September 1. Work is also scheduled from 6 p.m. Thursday, September 3 to 7 a.m. Friday, September 4.
  • Blue Canyon Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Emigrant Gap and the Whitmore Maintenance Station, various lane and ramp closures are scheduled from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, August 31 through Thursday, September 3. Work is scheduled to end for the week at 6 a.m. Friday, September 4.
  • Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Drum Forebay and Monte Vista/Dutch Flat, various lane and ramp closures are scheduled from 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 1 to 6 a.m. Thursday, September 3.
  • Alta Pavement Improvement Project between Monte Vista/Dutch Flat and Gold Run, various lane and ramp closures are scheduled from 8 p.m. Sunday, August 30 to 6 a.m. Monday, August 31 and from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, August 31 through Thursday, September 3. Work is scheduled to end for the week at 6 a.m. Friday, September 4.
  • I-80 Middle-Mile Broadband Network (MMBN) Project between Magra and Colfax, various lane and ramp closures are scheduled from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, August 31 through Thursday, September 3. Work is scheduled to end for the week at 5 a.m. Friday, September 4.
  • Blue Canyon Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Weimar and Applegate, various lane closures are scheduled from 10 p.m. Sunday, August 30 to 6 a.m. Monday, August 31 and from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, August 31 through Thursday, September 3. Work is scheduled to end for the week at 6 a.m. Friday, September 4.
  • I-80 MMBN Project between Applegate and Clipper Gap, various lane and ramp closures are scheduled from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, August 31 through Thursday, September 3. Work is scheduled to end for the week at 5 a.m. Friday, September 4.

The extended lane closures will help minimize the duration of construction and improve worker 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 issues construction updates on X @CaltransDist3 and on Facebook at 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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