Crossover in effect along westbound Interstate 80 near Yuba Gap

Caltrans is reminding motorists the traffic shift along westbound Interstate 80 near the junction with State Route 20 is in effect as part of the $112 million Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project. About two miles west of Eagle Lakes Road, motorists will use the two left lanes and veer left to utilize the crossover and remain on westbound I-80. Motorists will cross back over to the westbound side of the highway just past the exit to Yuba Gap. Motorists exiting westbound I-80 to SR 20 will use the far-right lane and veer to the right to access the off-ramp. As a result of the crossover, the following closures are in place until the new westbound bridge replacement work is completed later this year: · SR 20 on-ramp to I-80 West: Motorists will detour eastbound I-80 to Eagle Lakes Road and head back westbound on I-80. · I-80 West off-ramp to Yuba Gap (Crystal Lake Road, Exit 160): Motorists will detour I-80 West to Emigrant Gap and head back eastbound on I-80. Caltrans also reminds motorists of scheduled closures along eastbound SR 20 between the Omega Scenic Overlook and the junction with I-80 due to demolition of the I-80 West bridge span. The schedule is as follows: · 7 p.m. Sunday, May 10, through 9 a.m. Friday, May 15 · 7 p.m. Sunday, May 17, through 9 a.m. Friday, May 22 Motorists looking to connect to I-80 from eastbound SR 20 will detour southbound on SR 49 to connect with I-80 in Auburn or southbound on SR 174 to connect with I-80 in Colfax. Large trucks are directed to only use SR 49. The extended lane closures will help minimize the duration of the work and improve worker safety. Motorists are reminded the speed limit within the construction zone has been reduced to 55 mph and California Highway Patrol will be present for traffic enforcement. Flatiron Construction of Concord is the prime contractor. The project is replacing the current bridge and will improve freight efficiency along I-80 by increasing the load carrying capacity for larger trucks. The project will also construct median barriers, upgrade drainage and install roadway weather information systems. The project is expected to be completed by winter 2027. Caltrans issues construction and road condition updates on X @CaltransDist3 and on Facebook at CaltransDistrict3. For real-time traffic information, click on Caltrans' QuickMap quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ or download the QuickMap app from the App Store or Google Play.