[oldsoul]

Does anyone know how ripped up I-80 between Sacramento and Reno will be for this year's Burn? My pal in California that we're meeting informs us that there is some major construction going on in a few different places, and that we could experience extreme delays. Should we consider an alternate route?

Anyone that travels this way frequently, or perhaps if somebody has a connection with Caltrans, I'd appreciate any info you have.

[Charlie_in_OC]

http://www.getacross80.com/

[oldsoul]

[AntiM]

The original thread on thsi got buried. Nighttime closures may be in effect.

http://eplaya.burningman.com/viewtopic.php?t=29298

[Dr. Pyro]

I live in Placer County and have personal experience with this. It is not too bad until you get to just beyond Nyack. About 2 miles after Rt. 20 hits I-80 traffic comes to a complete stand still. This is about four miles west of the Boreal Ridge Rest Area. It took me 1 1/2 hours to get over the summit and up to speed again. They do close the interstate at night (11 p.m. until about dawn) to RVs and trucks, with detours available to everybody else. This is a real nightmare and you had better expect to add several hours to the usual travel time.

[trenton]

Might I suggest Hwy 88 alot less traveled,more senic and alot of places to stop and enjoy the view.

[phil]

I have links to several web sites about the construction here:
http://www.cieux.com/bm/alerts.html#roads

CalDOT, NDOT, Bay Bridge, AAA, twitter and such. See what seems helpful to you and keep current as the day approaches.

[FrankA]

I was looking at that as well, the site appears to give updates on a weekly basis? Looking at a map it looks that hwy 50 is an alternate route? Is the delay on 80 enought to consider taking another route instead?

[Thecatman]

Whats taking place on I80 in the golden state is at least a two year project, depending on weather conditions, accidents etc. So expect it next year to.

[Thecatman]

[LostinReno]

[Bounce530]

[mojo]

The lanes are so narrow that it feels like a luge - even in a standard size car. I can't imagine what it will be like in an rv with a trailer (or even just with a trailer). This will be a white knuckled trip for me.......
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[AntiM]

MyLarry's been doing it in a semi, I'll have to ask him how it has been.

[Absolut Jeenyus]

Only decision is to sit in traffic, or drive a detour route. Either way its going to add another hour and a half no matter what. Just adds another hour and a half to my anticipation. Fucking bring it.
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[mojo]

[Absolut Jeenyus]

Department of Transportation

Current Interstate Highway 80 Conditions
Before driving, check with the Caltrans Highway Information Network (CHIN) 800.427.7623

I 80
[IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA]
NO TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ARE REPORTED FOR THIS AREA.

[IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA & THE SIERRA NEVADA]
IS CLOSED TO EASTBOUND TRAFFIC FROM THE JCT OF SR 174 /IN COLFAX/ TO
4 MI EAST OF COLFAX /AT SECRET TOWN RD/ (PLACER CO) FROM 2000 HRS EACH NIGHT TO
0700 HRS EACH MORNING 7 DAYS A WEEK THRU 9/9/09 - DUE TO CONSTRUCTION -
A DETOUR IS AVAILABLE - TRUCKS MUST EXIT AT BELL RD /2.5 MI EAST OF AUBURN/
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-AJ )'(

[ygmir]

or, just take I-80, and, allow more time, and, drive slow and safe.....
probably just as fast as 70, 49, 50, or 88........those are the alternates......that I know of.
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[Oldguy]

Thanks everyone, I'll be going over Beckworth Pass instead of Donner Pass this year. From where I live, it's about the same driving time to Reno. It's more scenic too.

If anyone is driving over the Feather River at Yuba City on Highway 20 stay on 20, the Fifth Street Bridge and Bridge Street will be under repairs. The Tenth Street Bridge will be open, no delays. I'll be crossing the Feather at Oroville.

Bounce530, I was up on the ridge last weekend getting some kitchen stuff from a craiglister. I stopped off at the lookout to look at the canyon. That fire last year sure cleared out a lot of brush...

Ygmir, I do know where Orland ,California is located, about a hundred miles north of Sacramento in Glenn County. But I live about halfway there from Sacratomato. Never been there, or the other Orland for that matter.
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[ygmir]

OG:
I had great faith in your knowing where Orland is.........no matter what others say............

I"d love to go over 70, but, Yuba city is 45 mins, at best, from here.........so, it'd add probably at least 2 hours to my drive, and, I'll be pulling a 24' trailer...........ah well.......good for you though, I've taken that drive and it is beautiful, especially the Feather river canyon...
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Unabashed Nordic
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[Rainmkr]

Came back from Truckee to Reno the other day on I-80, during rush hour, which was stupid, and it took two additional hours to get through the road construction part. I would recommend traveling through that section during off-peak hours if at all possible and allowing extra time for sure.

[Thecatman]

[AntiM]

I talked to MyLarry last night, he just made a couple runs into Lincoln, CA with structural steel for the casino. The lanes are ten feet, and his truck is eight and a half feet wide. You bet the professionals are running this in daylight hours only, avoiding the escorted detour debacle.

I didn't ask him how the wide loads were getting through, but it sure as hell isn't through those lanes.

Having sober, rested drivers for the return trip is essential.

[LostinReno]

[ygmir]

[trenton]

ok ok bay area people beatup your rig suffer in traffic and be miserable on your way . Hwy 88 is THE route I do this way at least 2 to 3 times a month. Why now stop at Red Lake ,Caples lake Kirkwood lake , Carson River ECT Did i mention ECT If I'm wrong Beat me! Ive done this for the last 25 summers(my home town is fallon) Ask any hay truck driver no scales few cops good scenes good smooth road. Would I lie to you? if you live in or off of 80 in the bay area cut over on 120(manteca) and take 99 for a few miles to 88 and wow drops you in Carson City and 3 hrs towing and you are there with NO drama

[Absolut Jeenyus]

If you were coming from the bay area couldn't you just take the 50 out of Sacramento to Carson and avoid going further south by having to take the 120, 99, and 88?
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[Weebdog]

Are there 10' lanes on I-80 west bound also or are they just in the east bound direction?

[LostinReno]

[Weebdog]

Thanks for the info.