I-80 nightly truck, bus escort begins - Truckers' Trucking Forum

leannamarie · **^ Top** #1 04.14.2009

I-80 nightly truck, bus escort begins
Roadway rehabilitation prompts guided detours from Colfax

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Less than a week into its rehabilitation of Interstate 80, Caltrans is now escorting trucks through a detour after a semi tipped over on the route.
The Get Across 80 campaign, which promotes detours available as Caltrans launches a multi-year program to repair a large stretch of Interstate 80 from Colfax to the Nevada state line, began with trucks and buses shunted to Highway 49 from the Interstate to Highway 20 overnight. Most of the westbound large vehicles were encouraged to use Bell Road to get back on the highway.
Caltrans said the changes were prompted by an incident on Monday, April 6, when a large semi-truck tipped over and wound up in a nearby ravine along Highway 20 at Bear Valley.
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This is pretty major roadwork that is going to last for a long time. There are different phases that involve different road closures. Check out the website before you travel.

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FishWitch · **^ Top** #2 04.26.2009

Thank you for posting this. I am a highway worker and my only vehicle is a motorcycle.

I rode 80 to Truckee from Folsom all last summer. I am doing a hunt & explore ride tomorrow because we will be starting up a bridge project in Floriston on May 1 (The little bridge under 80, but understand Granite will also be up on 80 this summer AGAIN!)

Is the detour Rollins Lake Rd?

I do want to thank all you drivers up 80 for all your courtesy!! 4AM rides over Donner Summit aren't the most pleasant but it is what it is.

Obviously being a highway worker, I deal with truckers all the time. Ya'll have a tuff job and keep America moving!! I try to keep you all moving on smooth roads. Thanks.

I'll try to update as needed.

Sydney

leannamarie · **^ Top** #3 04.26.2009

Yes, the detour for 4 wheelers (and 2 wheelers) is Rollins Lake Rd, but the trucks have to go up Hwy 20. Since it has started, there has already been truck roll-overs and even a DUI. I passed the staging area the other night where all the trucks were waiting to be escorted, what a mess! I'm sure that you know to check [LINK POSTED BY MEMBER] Only Members Can View This Truck Forum Link. first to check out the road closures before you head up here.

THA ROAD DOGG · **^ Top** #4 04.26.2009

thanx for your work on the highways etc..
so how bad is this?
i mean will it be fixed by nov-dec?

FishWitch · **^ Top** #5 04.26.2009

They usually button up by November due to snow and inclement weather.

I road up and back on 80 today and so far they are just doing shoulder work but I'm sure before its over everything will be torn up.

I'm not sure but I beleive this is a multi year project. Looks as if there are 3 or 4 major projects along the 80 corridor. Summer commute is going to be fun NOT!

Thanks for the info.

leannamarie · **^ Top** #6 04.26.2009

Yes, this is a multi-year project.

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