California Department of Transportation

06/06/2025 | Press release | Archived content

Extended Lane Reductions Scheduled for State Route 49

Extended Lane Reductions Scheduled for State Route 49

Published: Jun 06, 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 closures in multiple locations along State Route 49 (SR 49) as several projects continue in Placer County.
Here is the breakdown for next week:
Safety Barrier Project
  • Extended lane closures remain in effect through 3 p.m. Monday, June 9.
  • Northbound between Lorenson Road/Florence Lane and Lone Star Road, various lane closures are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, June 9 through Friday, June 13.
  • Southbound between Lone Star Road and Lorenson Road/Florence Lane
    • Various lane closures are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, June 9 through Friday, June 13.
    • Southbound SR 49 at the intersections of Lone Star Road and Lorenson Road/Florence Lane will be reduced to a single lane until further notice.
Sidewalk Gap Closer Project
  • Northbound between Elm Avenue and Palm Avenue, various lane closures are scheduled from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday, June 8 through Thursday, June 12. Work is scheduled to end for the week by 7 a.m. Friday, June 13.
  • Southbound between Dry Creek Road and Luther Road, various lane closures are scheduled from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday, June 8 through Thursday, June 12. Work is scheduled to end for the week by 7 a.m. Friday, June 13.
The schedule is subject to change or be delayed due to weather, availability of materials or other unexpected events. The work zone speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph 24/7 for the safety of workers and the traveling public. The California Highway Patrol will be present for traffic enforcement and motorists are reminded that traffic fines are doubled in construction zones.
DeSilva Gates Construction of Dublin is the prime contractor. The project is expected to be completed by fall of this year. At that time, the 1.3-mile stretch along SR 49 will include a concrete median barrier and roundabouts at the Lorenson Road/Florence Lane and Lone Star Road intersections. Additional work will include new pavement, striping, curb gutters, sidewalks, lighting and signage.
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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