Caltrans I80 update
Marc MERLIN
marc at merlins.org
Tue Jan 2 23:54:35 PST 2024
Update in from https://roads.dot.ca.gov/ : 2024:01:02 23:54
Change since last update http://marc.merlins.org/snow/roadinfo/i80/i80.2024:01:02-23:54.diff :
-[IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA & SIERRA NEVADA] Is closed to Westbound traffic from the Nevada State Line to Truckee (Nevada Co) - Due to spin-outs - Motorists are advised to use an alternate route
+[IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA & SIERRA NEVADA] Is closed Truckee (Nevada Co) to the Nevada State Line (Sierra Co) at 2155 hrs on 1/2/24 - Due to spin-outs - Motorists are advised to use an alternate route
New state from https://roads.dot.ca.gov/roadinfo//i80 saved at http://marc.merlins.org/snow/roadinfo/i80/i80.2024:01:02-23:54
[IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA - SOLANO CO] A high wind advisory is in effect on the Bay Bridge (San Francisco) to Toll Plaza /in Oakland/ (Alameda Co) - Travel is not recommended for campers, trailers, or permit loads
There is a dense fog advisory in effect at the Carquinez Bridge /in Vallejo/ (Contra Costa,Solano Co) - Motorists are advised to drive with caution
[IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA & SIERRA NEVADA] Is closed Truckee (Nevada Co) to the Nevada State Line (Sierra Co) at 2155 hrs on 1/2/24 - Due to spin-outs - Motorists are advised to use an alternate route
**For Eastbound Traffic: Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from 2.1 mi east of Baxter (Placer Co) to Hirschdale Rd /in Truckee/ (Nevada Co)
Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from 2.1 mi east of Baxter (Placer Co) Hirschdale Rd /in Truckee/ (Nevada Co)
Eastbound trucks are being screened at Applegate (Placer Co) - Drivers must have maximum chains in their possession in order to proceed - Permit loads are prohibited
**For Westbound traffic: Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from Truckee (Nevada Co) to 2.1 mi east of Baxter (Placer Co)
Westbound trucks are being screened 5 mi west of Reno /at Mogul/ (Washoe Co) - Drivers must have maximum chains in their possession in order to proceed - Permit loads are prohibited
Please research chain control locations as Caltrans is currently working to update chain control descriptions for consistency with internet mapping, like Google Maps & Mapquest
All westbound trucks are required to stop at the brake check area 0.5 mi west of Nyack (Placer Co)
[BUSINESS 80 - CAPITAL CITY FREEWAY] No traffic restrictions are reported for this area.
Main page with google maps of Caltrans reporting points:
http://marc.merlins.org/snow/tahoe_caltrans.shtml
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