Since the hotel was damaged by a fire in June, Caltrans and the city have worked to address public safety risks posed by the damage to the 100-year-old five-story structure. Photo courtesy of Caltrans

MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - Caltrans, in partnership with the City of Marysville, is providing an update to motorists regarding the progress of the Hotel Marysville demolition. Dec. 23 marks day 13 since the demolition work began, and crews are continuing to make steady progress. Work continues as planned, and the northbound lanes of State Route 70 (SR-70) are scheduled to reopen by the end of January or early February.

Since the hotel was damaged by a fire in June, Caltrans and the city have worked to address  public safety risks posed by the damage to the 100-year-old five-story structure. Engineering reports confirmed the building posed a risk of collapse and contained asbestos. Detours were put in place due to the closure of SR-70 between 3rd and 6th streets and Caltrans set up a safety perimeter in front of the building, blocking the two northbound lanes of SR-70 but allowing for the reopening of the southbound lanes.

Drivers are reminded to continue using detours until northbound SR-70 reopens through downtown Marysville. Truck drivers should detour off northbound SR-70 before entering Marysville and use Simpson Lane to bypass the closure. Detour signage remains in place and travelers should allow for extra time to navigate the area or use State Route 99 as an alternate route.

Caltrans District 3 is responsible for maintaining and operating 4,385 lane miles in 11 Sacramento Valley and Northern Sierra counties. Caltrans reminds motorists to “Be Work Zone Alert” and slow in construction zones for the safety of travelers and crews performing these improvements.