NEWTOWN ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT BEGINS, FULL ROAD CLOSURE REQUIRED

Published on April 01, 2025

NEWTOWN ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT BEGINS,

FULL ROAD CLOSURE REQUIRED  

(PLACERVILLE, CA) – 

Construction activities of the Newtown Road Bridge Replacement Project will start on April 15, 2024, requiring the full closure of Newtown Road through Saturday, June 14, 2025.

The work includes the replacement of existing bridge, approach roadway improvement, safety railing installation, retaining wall construction, storm drainage improvement, earthwork, and roadway paving. 

The full closure of Newtown Road between Paso Way and South Fork of Weber Creek is necessary to construct the project safely and quickly. While the closure is in place, both directions of Newtown Road will be detoured to Fort Jim Road. The Detour Map, DE-1 is attached for public use. Motorists are encouraged to take other alternate roadways in the area which also bypass the closures.

Changeable message signs will be placed on Newtown Road, and detour signs will be placed on Newtown Road as well as Fort Jim Road by April 8, 2025 notifying motorists of the upcoming closure. These message signs will be used to update motorists of any changes to the length of the closure during construction.

The County sincerely appreciates the cooperation and patience of motorists that use this roadway, and we apologize for any inconvenience because of this road closure. For questions regarding this construction, please contact the County at (530) 621-5998. 

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