I80 closed due to multiple spin outs; Chain controls up on US50
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/29/2019 - 8:59pm
There have been multiple vehicle spinouts on I80, forcing its closure tonight between Colfax and the Nevada state line. Highway 20 also is closed at Nevada City due to the spinouts. Motorists on I-80 should be prepared for long delays, according to Caltrans.
It is not snowing but ice is a concern.
Chain controls as of 8:45 p.m. Friday:
US 50
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from mile post 59.8 in El Dorado County to mile post 70.6 in El Dorado County in California.
I80
Road Closed - on I-80 from mile post 46.9 in Placer County to mile post 0.0 in Washoe County in California.
CA88
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on CA-88 from mile post 41.7 in Amador County to mile post 6.1 in Alpine County in California.
CA89
Chains or Snow Tires Required - on CA-89 from mile post 0.0 in Placer County to mile post 13.7 in Placer County in California.
Chains or Snow Tires Required - on CA-89 from mile post 5.0 in Nevada County to mile post 5.2 in Sierra County in California.
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on CA-89 from mile post 21.4 in Alpine County to mile post 6.7 in El Dorado County in California.
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on CA-89 from mile post 8.6 in El Dorado County to mile post 0.0 in Placer County in California.
SR267
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on SR-267 from mile post 9.9 in Placer County to mile post 6.7 in Placer County in California.
SR28
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on SR-28 from mile post 0.0 in Placer County to mile post 11.0 in Washoe County in California.
For up to the minute road conditions, visit http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ for California and https://nvroads.com/511-home for Nevada.
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