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Lake Tahoe road work schedule for November 22-28
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/22/2015 - 10:04amBecause of the Thanksgiving holiday, most lane closures will be restricted from 6 a.m. Wednesday, November 25 until 8 p.m. Sunday, November 29.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for November 15-21
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/15/2015 - 12:35pmLONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work is in winter suspension on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for November 8 - 14
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/08/2015 - 11:40amLONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for November 1 - 7
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/01/2015 - 5:34pmLONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for October 25 - 31
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/25/2015 - 6:06pmLONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Money secured for Hwy 89 improvement projects at Meeks Bay and Tahoe City
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/21/2015 - 8:11pmThere will soon be a new Fanny Bridge in Tahoe City now that the Tahoe Transportation District has secured all of the $33 million needed to complete the State Route 89/Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization Project and Meeks Bay Trail Project.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for October 18 - 24, 2015
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/18/2015 - 7:07pmLONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for October 11 - 17, 2015
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/11/2015 - 11:23amLONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for October 5-10, 2015
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/05/2015 - 1:15pmLONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for September 27 - October 3
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/27/2015 - 8:57pmLONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for September 20 - 26, 2015
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/21/2015 - 4:47pmLONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for September 13 - 19, 2015
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/14/2015 - 8:17amLONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Project in Incline Village to keep pedestrians safe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/08/2015 - 2:44pmTen million dollars of Nevada state highway funds will be spent on pedestrian enhancements in the Las Vegas, Reno and Lake Tahoe areas over the next year.
The first $300,000 will be spent on a Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) project that began Tuesday that is relocating a crosswalk and adding safety signs on Highway 28 in the Incline Village.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for September 6 - September 12
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/07/2015 - 8:25amLONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for August 30 - September 5
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/30/2015 - 9:34pmLONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for August 23 - August 29
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/23/2015 - 2:59pmLONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Tahoe Transportation District appoints Russell Nygaard as Transportation Capital Program Manager
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/17/2015 - 7:58pmThe Tahoe Transportation District recently appointed Russ Nygaard as transportation capital program manager to oversee the planning, design and execution of the agency's capital projects.
With 26 years engineering experience in transportation and bridge projects, Nygaard will perform project management duties and assist with funding procurement and budget maintenance while ensuring all federal requirements are met and executed on schedule.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for August 16 - 22
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/16/2015 - 10:40amLONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for August 9 - 15
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/09/2015 - 9:59pmLONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for August 2 - 8
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/02/2015 - 3:10pmLONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for July 27 - August 1
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/27/2015 - 11:58amLONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for July 20 - July 25
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/20/2015 - 3:32pmLong Term Projects
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for July 12-18
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/11/2015 - 7:39amLONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Boulders block traffic Friday on Highway 28
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/11/2015 - 7:00amTwo boulders the size of cars fell onto State Route 28 Friday morning after a rockslide in the area near Sand Harbor.
The Nevada Highway Patrol received a call on July 10 at 8:30 a.m. about a rockslide blocking the lanes near Sand Harbor.
Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) crews worked to remove the boulders, and by 1:30 p.m. the road was reopened according to Meg Ragonese of NDOT.
“During storms, we want to remind drivers to be extra cautious on mountainous roads,” Ragonese said.
No injuries were reported.
Roundabout in Incline Village going down to one lane
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/10/2015 - 5:19pmThe Nevada Department of Transportation will reduce State Route 28 eastbound entering the Incline Village Gateway Roundabout from two to one lane in an effort to further enhance traffic safety.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for June 29 - July 2
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/30/2015 - 1:04amDue to the increase of travelers expected in the Lake Tahoe basin, all road work projects will end for the week on Thursday, July 2.
On the South Shore:
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for June 21 - June 27
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/21/2015 - 8:10pmHere is a list of road projects around the Lake Tahoe basin.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from the junction with State Route 89 to 2nd Street in South Lake Tahoe: Eastbound motorists can expect alternating lane closures from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Friday for gas line relocation work. Eastbound motorists can also expect the right shoulder closed at the same location from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for trenching.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for June 14 - June 20
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 10:39pmHere is a list of road projects around the Lake Tahoe basin.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from the junction with State Route 89 to 3rd Street in South Lake Tahoe: Eastbound motorists can expect alternating lane closures around the clock from 7 a.m. Monday to 7 a.m. Friday for gas line relocation work.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for June 7 - June 12
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/07/2015 - 5:35pmHere is a list of road projects around the Lake Tahoe basin.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from the junction with State Route 89 to 2nd Street in South Lake Tahoe: Eastbound motorists can expect alternating lane closures from 5 p.m. to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday for gas line relocation work.
South Lake Tahoe roadwork report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 8:21amHere is a list of road projects around the Lake Tahoe basin.
Project: State Route 89 (El Dorado County): Work continues on a $25 million project from the "Y" junction with U.S. Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe to Cascade Road, north of Camp Richardson. Curb, gutter and sidewalks will be added in the 1.1-mile four-lane section, and the highway will be widened in the two-lane section to Visitor Center Road to provide 4-foot paved shoulders on each side. Drainage systems are also being built and the roadway will be resurfaced. Completion is expected by spring 2017.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for May 26 - May 29
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/24/2015 - 9:14pmHere is the Lake Tahoe area road report for the week of May 26-29, 2015:
State Route 89 (El Dorado/Placer County) from Wilson Avenue to Elm Street: Motorists can expect one-way traffic control from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 7 a.m. to noon Friday for bump grinding. Motorists can also expect one-way traffic from McKinney Drive to Madden Creek around the clock from 8 p.m. Tuesday to noon Friday for roadway excavation.
Lake Tahoe area road report for May 3 through May 10
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/03/2015 - 7:26pmNow that weather is favorable for roadwork, Caltrans and NDot have begun their projects around Lake Tahoe and the surrounding areas.
Long term projects:
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe's West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
News on the proposed State Route 89/Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization Project
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/25/2015 - 9:44pmThe public is invited to a series of public hearings on the proposed State Route 89/Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization Project. The completed design is expected in September with construction expected to start in May, 2016.
The final environment impact report, environmental impact statement, and environmental assessment (EIR/EIS/EA) documents are now available. They can be viewed on line or at the following hearings:
Transportation is Key in Restoring Lake Tahoe, Revitalizing Communities
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/19/2015 - 11:22pmThere’s a lot to be learned by studying others’ successes. At the Tahoe Talks Brown Bag Lunch this February, a design engineer for the Federal Highway Administration discussed how modern roundabouts are being used to improve traffic and make roads safer for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians, as well as where they would make the most sense at Lake Tahoe.
Comments sought for SR 89/Fanny Bridge community revitalization project
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/24/2014 - 1:42amDraft environmental documents are available for public review and comment for the State Route 89/Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization Project in Tahoe City, California. Public comments will be accepted through Tuesday, February 17, 2015.
State Route 28 in Lake Tahoe to receive $12.5 million in improvements
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/16/2014 - 8:02pmState Route 28 on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe from Incline Village to the intersection with Highway 50 is set to receive $12.5 million in improvements.
The Washoe County Commissioners approved a Federal Lands Access Program Memorandum of Agreement for federal funding for the design and construction of the improvements.
Tahoe Fund Seeks Donors for Incline Village to Sand Harbor Bike Path
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/02/2014 - 9:55pmThe dream of a dedicated bike path along the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe moved one step closer to reality with a vote by the Tahoe Fund board of directors to launch a new campaign to raise $750,000 for the trail. The private money raised by the Tahoe Fund would help the Tahoe Transportation District secure $12.5 million in public funding for the new bike path from Incline Village south to Sand Harbor on the lake’s northeast corner.
Sand Harbor Shuttle Service in Place for Summer
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/27/2014 - 7:36amThere is a park and ride system for Sand Harbor in place once again for the summer of 2014.
In it's third year, the Tahoe Transportation District’s East Shore Express, the shuttle bus provides rides Incline Village to Sand Harbor. They are able to do so with a federal grant and funds gathered from the selling of Lake Tahoe License Plates.
Over $550,000 Awarded by TRPA to Lake Tahoe Organizations
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/17/2014 - 11:54pm"On Our Way" grants totaling over $550,000 were awarded this week by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA). Six projects that aim at sustainability and improved mobility options around Lake Tahoe will now be able to move forward due to the grants.
Water Main Breaks: State Route 28 Closed Due to Big Hole in Pavement
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/17/2014 - 11:25pmSouthbound State Route 28 near Hwy 50 is closed Thursday night due to a broken water main.
It is reported that the water main developed a leak and created a big hole in the pavement.
Crews are working to try and get the road opened by Friday morning.
Forest Service proposes to relocate Zephyr Point Lookout
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/13/2013 - 7:04pmThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is proposing to relocate the Zephyr Point Fire Lookout from its current location to a new site on top of White Hill above Spooner Summit in Douglas County, Nev. The lookout, which was determined to be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places in 1997, would be dismantled from its current location and reassembled at the new site.
Prescribed Burns Move Over to Spooner Summit Area
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/29/2013 - 9:22pmU.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will begin prescribed fire operations in Slaughterhouse Canyon, north of Spooner Summit tomorrow, Wednesday, October 30, 2013. The total unit size is 30 acres. Fuels management crews may burn as much of the unit as possible, weather and conditions permitting. “Because of the recent snowfall, conditions allow our crews to carry out operations on larger units,” said Kit Bailey, Fire Management Officer with the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Operations are likely to continue through the end of the week.
Study: South Shore Lake Tahoe Loop Road plan would contribute up to $25 million annually
Submitted by newsroom on Fri, 02/22/2013 - 11:51am(Stateline, Nev.) – A recent US Highway 50 economic analysis indicates that a completed downtown area outlined within the US 50/South Shore Community Revitalization project (aka Loop Road), City of South Lake Tahoe’s General Area Plan and the South Shore Vision Plan would provide for an annual retail sales increase of $16 million to $25 million.
Prescribed fire set for Tuesday on south and east shores of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/10/2012 - 5:43pmExpect smokey skies Tuesday ahead of a storm system as the U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will hold prescribed fire operations in the High Meadow area near South Lake Tahoe and above State Route 28 near Skunk Harbor Tuesday, Dec. 11. Crews expect to burn two acres at each location, weather permitting. Operations will continue as weather and conditions allow.
Top choices for Highway 50 project presented at Open House
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 12/09/2012 - 5:28amEvent Date:
December 13, 2012 - 4:00pm
The leading alternatives for the US 50/South Shore Community Revitalization Project (Loop Road) as determined by attendees of two previous public workshops as well as next steps will be presented by the Tahoe Transportation District, www.TahoeTransportation.org, at an open house, Thursday, December 13, 4-6 p.m., at Harveys Lake Tahoe, Emerald Bay B Room.
Prescribed fires planned Wednesday for east and west shores of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/27/2012 - 5:05pmAlong with prescribed burns today at South Shore, the U.S. Forest Service has similar plans Wednesday near Secret Harbor on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe and in the Ward Canyon area south of Ward Creek on the west shore.
Crews expect to burn as many acres as possible before the predicted rain storm moves into the Lake Tahoe Basin. Operations in Ward Canyon are expected to last one day, weather permitting.
Tahoe Fund Presents $10,000 Check for Nevada’s Highest Priority Restoration Project
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/15/2012 - 6:09amThe environmental non-profit Tahoe Fund presented a $10,000 check today to the Nevada interagency team responsible for implementing thestate’s highest priority Lake Tahoe restoration project, the Third Creek and Incline Creek watershed project. The grant finances a pedestrian bridge over Incline Creek to provide a recreational amenity in the heart of Incline Village and support the Environmental Improvement Program to improve lake clarity and recreational opportunities in the Tahoe Basin.
Workshop on Wednesday for proposed South Shore Lake Tahoe Highway 50 revitalization project
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/04/2012 - 5:33pmEvent Date:
November 7, 2012 - 1:00pm
The Tahoe Transportation District will host its second public workshop to discuss the US 50, Lake Tahoe South Shore Community Revitalization project, Wednesday, November 7, at Embassy Suites from 1-3 p.m.
The Lake Tahoe workshop will provide background on the project, outline goals and solicit input from individuals throughout the community. The open house format allows for members of the community to participant in the workshop anytime between workshop hours.
Mike Love Talks Environment at Lake Tahoe Roundabout Opening
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 3:48pmIn a symbolic gesture to Lake Tahoe's first roundabout, Beach Boy Mike Love and local dignitaries celebrated how locals and visitors can "Get Around" North Shore's intersection of Mount Rose Highway and State Route 28 at the dedication, Oct. 17.
“For these past 50 years you could say that I ‘Get Around,’ laughed Mike Love, lead singer and co-owner of the Beach Boys. “With the music I created along with the other Beach Boys it has taken me all over the world. If you ask me it’s pretty cool that thanks to the efforts of a whole lot of good people I get a Roundabout – it’s beautiful.”
Accident on State Route 28 near Spooner Lake shuts down both lanes
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 10/14/2012 - 4:01pmA single vehicle rollover accident this afternoon has shut down both lanes of State Route 28, one mile past Spooner Lake and the junction of Highway 50. Tahoe Douglas EMTs and the Nevada Highway Patrol report the accident involved a single car that hit a boulder and spun out, winding up on its roof. The single occupant was reportedly out of the vehicle and appears to be OK. The car is blocking both lanes. The accident was reported at 3:42 p.m.