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:
Eastbound I-80
Location 1, between Colfax and the Union Pacific Long Ravine Trestle, starting at 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 11. Crews will perform asphalt pavement repairs during the evening hours, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. through Friday, September 15.
Location 2, between Emigrant Gap and Yuba Gap, starting at 7:00 a.m. Monday, September 11. Lane closures will be in place 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:00 a.m. to noon on Friday.
Location 3, between Yuba Gap and Kingvale, starting at 7:00 a.m. Monday, September 11. Lane closures will be in place 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:00 a.m. to noon on Friday.
Location 4, between Kingvale and Soda Springs, starting at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 10. Lane closures will be in place around the clock through noon Friday, September 15.
Location 5, between the I-80 junction with SR-267 and Hirschdale, starting at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 10. Lane closures will be in place around the clock through noon on Friday.
Westbound I-80
Location 5, between Boca and the California Agricultural Inspection Station, starting at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 10. Lane closures will be in place around the clock through noon Friday, September 15.
Location 4, between the I-80 junction with SR-267 and Donner Pass Road, starting at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 10. Lane closures will be in place around the clock through noon Friday, September 15.
Location 3 – No work this week.
Location 2 – No work this week.
Location 1 – No work this week.
Once repairs are underway at all five locations motorists may experience a maximum delay of up to two hours. 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 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.
