PLACER COUNTY — Caltrans is advising drivers to plan ahead as multiple construction improvement projects continue along State Route 49 (SR 49), resulting in scheduled lane closures throughout the Gold Country Corridor between Interstate 80 and the Placer/Nevada County line this week.
The temporary reductions are part of a regional effort to enhance road safety, replace aging infrastructure, and improve pedestrian access along one of the area’s most heavily traveled commuter and tourism routes.
The lane closures affect different portions of the highway as crews work on the Sidewalk Gap Closure Project, the Safety Barrier Project, and the American River Canyon Roundabout Project. Drivers navigating the corridor should expect delays of 15 to 20 minutes, depending on time of day and traffic flow.
Caltrans emphasizes patience and caution from motorists as crews operate in active work zones.
“Be Work Zone Alert”
Caltrans says these reminders are essential to protect travelers and workers completing long-term improvements that will benefit the entire region.
These upgrades will help create continuous pedestrian pathways and improve accessibility.
• Southbound between Dry Creek Road → Bell Road
Lane closures: 7 p.m. – 7 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 2 – Thursday, Nov. 6
Work ends: 7 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7
• Southbound between Luther Road → Edgewood Road
Lane closures: 8 p.m. – 6:30 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 2 – Thursday, Nov. 6
Work ends: 6:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7
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Work will enhance roadside protection and reduce collision risks.
• Northbound: Lorenson Road/Florence Lane → Lone Star Road
Lane closures: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday, Nov. 3 – Friday, Nov. 7
• Southbound: Lone Star Road → Lorenson Road/Florence Lane
Lane closures: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday, Nov. 3 – Friday, Nov. 7
This will replace a high-conflict intersection with a safer traffic-calming design.
• Southbound at Lincoln Way / Borland Avenue
Lane reduction:
– 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 3 – Friday, Nov. 7
– 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8
The timeline may shift depending on weather, material availability, and unexpected delays. Caltrans says the extended closures are intended to shorten the overall project duration and increase safety for workers.
Caltrans District 3 oversees 4,385 lane miles across 11 counties in the Sacramento Valley and Northern Sierra. The district continues to push road safety messaging as crews carry out infrastructure improvements benefiting both local residents and visitors headed into Gold Country.
Originally reported by Caltrans in Yuba Net.
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