Donner I-80 night time detours/closures

Post by **AntiM** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:38 pm

http://www.getacross80.com/travel_info_detours.php

Nighttime closures mean a detour for all vehicles, one for big rigs and Rvs/buses, another for cars. Includes a safety check for semis.

StevenGoodman · Post by **StevenGoodman** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:24 am

There were many one lane restrictions when I drove to Reno (from the BA on 80) a week ago. It is gradually getting better, but there have been msny closures in the last few years.

I expect the same closures this year for BM.

Martini Steve

Post by **AntiM** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 5:46 am

Yeah, I looked on the "weekly schedule" link, and there's one lane closures all up and down I-80 in that area. Tons of work!

The nighttime closures caught my attention as MyLarry has a load of steel going into Thunder Mountain Casino. The closure means he can't run into the night/early morning, making a two day run into a three day run.

Anyone coming from the coast hoping for a dawn arrival will need to do some serious replanning.

Rusted Iron · Post by **Rusted Iron** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:25 pm

I wonder if a truck with camper, towing a car dolly and car will be considered in the RV or car classification. If so, it'll break up our caravan.

Token · Post by **Token** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:50 pm

55 when towing does save a lot of lives. I would forgo the caravan and opt for getting there and back safe.

mikesieben · Post by **mikesieben** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:41 am

Oooooh, very glad we are book at a Tahoe campground sat and sun nights now!

Post by **AntiM** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:45 am

Rusted Iron wrote:I wonder if a truck with camper, towing a car dolly and car will be considered in the RV or car classification. If so, it'll break up our caravan.

You could ask Cal-trans, I am sure I saw contact information.

mojo · Post by **mojo** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:12 am

Rusted Iron wrote:I wonder if a truck with camper, towing a car dolly and car will be considered in the RV or car classification. If so, it'll break up our caravan.

From Caltrans:

ALL VEHICLES EXCEEDING 18 FEET IN TOTAL LENGTH (with or without tow) WILL BE REQUIRED TO USE THE BUS/TRUCK DETOUR. All vehicles 18 feet or less (with or without tow) will be allowed to proceed to the Secret Town Detour.

ibdave · Post by **ibdave** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 6:35 pm

mojo wrote:
Rusted Iron wrote:I wonder if a truck with camper, towing a car dolly and car will be considered in the RV or car classification. If so, it'll break up our caravan.
From Caltrans:

ALL VEHICLES EXCEEDING 18 FEET IN TOTAL LENGTH (with or without tow) WILL BE REQUIRED TO USE THE BUS/TRUCK DETOUR. All vehicles 18 feet or less (with or without tow) will be allowed to proceed to the Secret Town Detour.

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