Construction on California's primary interstate to the Sierra could cause two hour traffic delays

Drivers are advised to anticipate delays of up to two hours and to plan for additional travel time when navigating the I-80 Sierra corridor.Photo byCaltrans

Caltrans is alerting motorists to upcoming lane and ramp closures along Interstate 80 (I-80) as multiple projects and emergency repairs continue in Placer, Nevada, and Sierra counties. Drivers are advised to anticipate delays of up to two hours and to plan for additional travel time when navigating the I-80 Sierra corridor.

The following is a breakdown of scheduled closures for the upcoming week:

Eastbound I-80:

• Emergency Repairs (Location 2) between Whitmore and Nyack: Lane closures will occur from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. the following day from Tuesday, August 13, through Thursday, August 15. The work is expected to conclude at 7 a.m. on Friday, August 16.
• Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project between Yuba Gap and the junction with State Route 20 (SR-20): Lane closures will be in place from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day from Monday, August 12, through Thursday, August 15. This project is scheduled to end at 6 a.m. on Friday, August 16.
• Soda Springs Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Troy and Soda Springs: Lane closures will occur from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Monday, August 12, through Thursday, August 15, and from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Friday, August 16.
• Emergency Repairs (Location 5) between Floriston and the Acid Flat Bridge: Lane closures will be in place around the clock beginning at 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 11, through 10 a.m. on Friday, August 16.

Westbound I-80:

• Emergency Repairs (Location 4) between Donner Pass Road and the Donner Lake Interchange: Lane closures will be in place around the clock beginning at 8 p.m. on Monday, August 12, through 10 a.m. on Friday, August 16.
• Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project between the junction with SR-20 and Yuba Gap: Lane closures will occur nightly from 4 p.m. to 7 a.m. the following day from Monday, August 12, through Thursday, August 15. The work is scheduled to end at 7 a.m. on Friday, August 16.
• Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Drum Forebay and Baxter: Lane and ramp closures will be in place nightly from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. the following day from Monday, August 12, through Wednesday, August 14. This work is expected to conclude at 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 15.