Construction Update for Gold Country Corridor

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 closures in multiple locations along State Route 49 (SR 49) and State Route 20 (SR 20) as several projects continue in Placer and Nevada counties.

Here is the breakdown for next week:

• Corridor Improvement Project between McKnight Way and La Barr Meadows/Allison Ranch Road, one-way traffic control is scheduled from 8 p.m. Sunday, August 30 to 6 a.m. Monday, August 31 and from 9 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.
• Sidewalk Gap Closure Project southbound between Luther Road and Elm/Fulwiler Avenue, various lane closures are scheduled from 7 p.m. Sunday, August 30 to 7 a.m. Monday, August 31 and from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday, August 31 through Thursday, September 3. Work is scheduled to end for the week at 7 a.m. Friday, September 4.

• Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project
  • Eastbound SR 20 is closed between the Omega Scenic Overlook and the junction with Interstate 80 (I-80) through 6 a.m. Friday, September 4. Motorists looking to connect to I-80 will detour southbound on SR 49 to connect with I-80 in Auburn or eastbound on State Route 174 to connect with I-80 in Colfax. Large trucks are directed to only use SR 49.
  • The SR 20 on-ramp to westbound I-80 remains closed until further notice due to bridge construction activities.
• Pavement Rehabilitation Project
  • Between Harmony Ridge Road and White Cloud, various one-way traffic controls are scheduled from 6 p.m. Sunday, August 30 to 7 a.m. Monday, August 31 and from 6 p.m. Monday, August 31 to 7 a.m. Tuesday, September 1.
  • Between Sun Ridge Court and Harmony Ridge Road, various one-way traffic controls are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, August 31.
  • Between Conservation Road and White Cloud, various one-way traffic controls are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 1.
  • Between Shake Hill Road and Skillman Road, various one-way traffic controls are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 2.
  • Between Omega Road and the Omega Scenic Overlook, various one-way traffic controls are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, September 3.

The extended lane closures will help minimize the duration of the work 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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