California Department of Transportation
04/25/2025 | Press release | Archived content
Crossover In Effect Along Interstate 80 at State Route 20 Junction
Crossover In Effect Along Interstate 80 at State Route 20 Junction
Published: Apr 25, 2025
District: District 3 - Marysville
Sergio Aceves, District 3 Director
Contact: Jeremy Linder (530) 701-5209
NEVADA COUNTY - Caltrans is alerting motorists that eastbound Interstate 80 (I-80) traffic has been shifted over to the westbound side as the eastbound crossover is now in effect along I-80 near the junction with State Route 20 (SR 20) as part of the $117.5 million Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project.
Both eastbound lanes are back open after a lane closure was in place for nearly two weeks. Motorists traveling eastbound will shift onto the westbound side of the highway just before Yuba Gap, then travel across the westbound span of the bridge and cross back over to the eastbound lanes near the on-ramp with SR 20.
The eastbound I-80 off and on-ramps at Yuba Gap and eastbound I-80 off-ramp to SR 20 are closed until further notice due to the crossover. The SR 20 on-ramp to westbound I-80 will also be intermittently closed due to construction activity throughout the season. Additional lane closures will also be scheduled throughout the season for construction activity.
Motorists are reminded the speed limit within the construction zone has been reduced to 55 mph and the California Highway Patrol will be present for traffic enforcement. The schedule is subject to change or be delayed due to weather, availability of materials or other unexpected events.
Flatiron Construction of Concord is the prime contractor. The project will replace the current bridge and improve freight efficiency along I-80 by increasing the load carrying capacity for extra-legal load trucks. The project will also construct median barriers, upgrade drainage and install roadway weather information systems. The project is expected to be completed by winter 2027.
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.