The California Department of Transportation has launched a major construction effort along I-80 in the Sierra region. Construction will provide various road improvements, including concrete overlays or replacements and road widening over a nearly 80-mile stretch of I-80 (Colfax, CA to the Nevada State line) and may result in lane closures throughout the duration of the project. Construction is anticipated to continue from April-November through 2012 (actual construction schedules may vary and are subject to weather conditions).

Starting March 31, 2009 on west-bound I-80 in Colfax, lane closures will be in effect from 7 pm - 8 am Monday through Friday, and 7 pm - 10 am on weekends, and may occur seven days a week. Car traffic will be detoured onto Rollins Lake Road Exit #140 and truck and large commercial traffic will be detoured at State Highway Exit #161, and be required to follow Hwy 20 - Hwy 49 and route back to I-80 in Auburn. This specific project has the potential to cause significant delays in travel and commute times and it is imperative that drivers plan accordingly.

Please visit www.GetAcross80.com for information on detours and construction for this project.