The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is reminding motorists of lane closures and delays along I-80 as emergency repair work continues in various locations in both Placer and Nevada Counties. Here is the breakdown for this week:
Eastbound I-80
• Location 1, between Gold Run and Alta, lane closures will be in place 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Monday, September 25 through Thursday, September 28.
• Location 2, between Emigrant Gap and Yuba Gap, lane closures will be in place 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday, September 25 through Thursday, September 28 and 7:00 a.m. to noon on Friday, September 29.
• Location 3, between Yuba Gap and Crystal Lake, lane closures will be in place 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Monday, September 25 through Thursday, September 28.
• Location 4, between Kingvale and Soda Springs, lane closures will be in place around the clock starting 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 24 through noon Friday, September 29.
• Location 5, between the I-80 junction with State Route 267 and Boca, lane closures will be in place around the clock starting 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 24 through noon Friday, September 29.
Westbound I-80
• Location 5, between Boca and California Agricultural Inspection Station, lane closures will be in place around the clock starting 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 24 through noon Friday, September 29.
• Location 4, between Donner Park and the Donner Lake Interchange, lane closures will be in place around the clock starting 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 24 through noon Friday, September 29.
• Location 3 – No work this week.
• Location 2 – No work this week.
• Location 1 – No work this week.
Caltrans will monitor all I-80 delays to ensure the maximum delay will not exceed more than two hours. So far average delays are around 5 to 10 minutes for each location. The schedule is subject to change or be delayed due to weather, availability of materials or other unexpected events.
Caltrans performed an extensive field review of the I-80 corridor earlier this year and found an unprecedented amount of damage. Several areas exhibit moderate to high levels of rutting due to chain wear and need immediate repair. Five emergency contracts were executed for the repairs, totaling $84.4 million.
The extended lane closures will help to minimize the duration of the project, speeding completion and improve workers’ safety. The climate in the area also provides a limited temperature window to perform the needed repairs.
Caltrans reminds motorists to “Be Work Zone Alert” and slow in construction zones for the safety of travelers and crews performing these improvements.
