Caltrans is hosting a virtual public meeting seeking community comments about a proposed safety improvement project on Highway 49 in Placer County.
The online event is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. May 26. The meeting will be hosted via Cisco WebEx due to COVID-19 restrictions for public gatherings. A second virtual public meeting is currently planned with details to be announced at a later date.
During the presentation, community members will learn about the project alternatives, view displays and maps and learn where they can review the environmental document, which is available for comment through June 17. Caltrans staff members will be available to answer questions and receive comments from the public.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 49 (Placer County) from the I-80/SR 49 interchange to Dry Creek Road: Construction began June 17, 2019 on a $42.4 million project in Auburn. The project will rehabilitate existing pavement and drainage, improve operational features and upgrade pedestrian and bicycle facilities. No traffic-interfering work is scheduled this week.
State Route 49 (Nevada County) from Woodridge Drive to Linton Lane: Construction began July 27 on a $3.8 million safety improvement project on State Route 49 near Wolf Road and Combie Road. Caltrans is constructing a northbound and southbound acceleration lane and adding other safety and operational improvement elements. Work will primarily be performed along shoulders behind concrete barriers, with minimal impacts to traffic. Major work on the project is complete with final electrical work anticipated in January.