Caltrans closed SR 20 on-ramp to I-80 for bridge construction | The Locally Times
The closure began June 8 and lacks a reopening date, adding 15 to 20 minutes to regional travel times.
Caltrans District 3 closed the State Route 20 (SR 20) on-ramp to westbound Interstate 80 (I-80) on June 8 to accommodate the Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project, the rebuild of the I-80 freeway overpass at SR 20. The ramp remains closed indefinitely. Caltrans also scheduled one-way traffic control on SR 20 between Lake Spaulding Road and the I-80 junction through noon on June 12. ## Traffic and Commuter Impact Drivers should expect travel delays of 15 to 20 minutes due to the ramp closure and active work zones. Construction crews scheduled one-way traffic control daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. between Harmony Ridge Road and Conservation Road through June 11, with a final shift ending at noon on June 12. Caltrans District 3 has not released a designated detour route for drivers attempting to reach westbound I-80. The department directs motorists to the Caltrans QuickMap application for real-time traffic updates. ## Project Oversight Caltrans District 3 manages the Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project as part of its maintenance responsibilities for 4,385 lane miles across 11 Northern Sierra and Sacramento Valley counties. District Director Sergio Aceves oversees the district. Jeremy Linder serves as the contact for project inquiries at (530) 701-5209. The agency states that construction schedules remain subject to change due to weather conditions or material availability. ## Key Questions **When will the SR 20 on-ramp to westbound I-80 reopen?** Caltrans closed the ramp indefinitely for bridge construction and has not provided a reopening date. **How much extra time should I budget for my commute?** Motorists should expect delays of 15 to 20 minutes when traveling through the SR 20 construction zones in Placer and Nevada counties.