Demolition of the hotel started today with excavator work starting on the fifth floor. Drivers are reminded to continue using detours until SR-70 reopens. Photo courtesy of Caltrans 

MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - Caltrans, in partnership with the City of Marysville, is alerting motorists that demolition work has started on the former Hotel Marysville and that the northbound lanes of State Route 70 (SR-70) are scheduled to reopen by the end of January or early February.

Since the fire in June, Caltrans and the city have worked to address the 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 the reopening of the southbound lanes.

Demolition of the hotel started today with excavator work starting on the fifth floor. Drivers are reminded to continue using detours until SR-70 reopens. Trucks drivers should detour off SR-70 before entering Marysville and use Simpson Lane to bypass the closure. Detour signage remains in place, and travelers should allow 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.

The department will issue updates on X @CaltransDist3 and on Facebook at CaltransDistrict3. For real-time traffic information, click on Caltrans’ QuickMap or download the QuickMap app from the App Store or Google Play.