PLACER COUNTY – Caltrans is alerting motorists about an upcoming extended lane reduction along State Route 49 (SR 49) at Lone Star Road this weekend as construction continues on a $38 million safety barrier and roundabout project.

Crews will reduce northbound and southbound SR 49 to one lane in each direction starting at 6 a.m. Friday. Northbound SR 49 is scheduled to reopen to two lanes by 3 p.m. Monday, September 15 . Southbound SR 49 is scheduled to reopen to two lanes by 6 a.m. Tuesday, September 16.

Motorists may experience delays between 15 and 20 minutes, or more depending on traffic volumes. Passenger vehicles heading southbound from Nevada County are encouraged to consider State Route 174 as a possible alternate route.

Movement around the roundabout will be limited at vari

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