NEVADA COUNTY – Caltrans is reminding motorists of various lane closures in multiple locations along State Route 20 (SR 20) and State Route 49 (SR 49) as several projects continue in Nevada County.
Here is the breakdown for the week:
SR 20 Projects:
- Pavement Rehabilitation Project
- No lane closures scheduled.
- Project has been winterized for the season, with work expected to resume in spring 2027.
- Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project
- Eastbound SR 20 is scheduled to be closed from 8 p.m. Monday, November 9 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, November 10 for concrete deck pours.
- Drivers looking to connect to Interstate 80 (I-80) can 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.
SR 49 Projects:
- Corridor Improvement Project between McKnight Way and La Barr Meadows/Allison Ranch Road
- Various ramp closures are scheduled at the McKnight interchange between 8 p.m. Sunday, November 8 and 6 a.m. Monday, November 9.
- One-way traffic control is scheduled fro...