California Department of Transportation

09/18/2026 | Press release | Archived content

Construction Update for Gold Country Corridor

Construction Update for Gold Country Corridor

Published: Sep 18, 2026

District: District 3 - Marysville
Sergio Aceves, District 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:

SR 20 Projects:
  • Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project
    • Interstate 80 junction, one-way traffic control is scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, September 21 through Saturday, September 26.
    • The SR 20 on-ramp to westbound I-80 remains closed until further notice due to bridge construction activities.
  • Pavement Rehabilitation Project
    • Between Dow Road and Conservation Road, various one-way traffic controls are scheduled from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday, September 20 through Tuesday, September 22.
    • Between Dow Road and Scotts Flat Road, various one-way traffic controls are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 22 through Thursday, September 24 and from 7 a.m. to noon Friday, September 25.
    • Between Shake Hill Road and Bear Valley Road, one-way traffic controls are scheduled from 8 p.m. Sunday, September 20 to 7 a.m. Monday, September 21 and from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. Monday, September 21 through Thursday, September 24.
    • Between Zeibright Road and Lake Spaulding Road, various one-way traffic controls are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, September 21 through Thursday, September 24 and from 7 a.m. to noon Friday, September 25.
SR 49 Projects:
  • Corridor Improvement Project between McKnight Way and La Barr Meadows/Allison Ranch Road, one-way traffic control is scheduled from 8 p.m. Sunday, September 20 to 6 a.m. Monday, September 21 and from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, September 21 through Thursday, September 24. Lane closures are scheduled to end for the week at 6 a.m. Friday, September 25.
  • Sidewalk Gap Closure Project
    • Northbound between Elm/Fulwiler Avenue and Luther Road, various lane closures are scheduled from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday, September 20 through Thursday, September 24. Lane closures are scheduled to end for the week at 7 a.m. Friday, September 25.
    • Southbound between Dry Creek Road and Elm/Fulwiler Avenue, various lane closures are scheduled from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday, September 20 through Thursday, September 24. Lane closures are scheduled to end for the week at 7 a.m. Friday, September 25.
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 @CaltransDist3and on Facebook at CaltransDistrict3. For real-time traffic, click on Caltrans' QuickMapor download the QuickMap app from the App Storeor Google Play.
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