Road closures planned to alleviate South Lake Tahoe and Meyers holiday traffic woes

Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/12/2019 - 1:46pm
Event Date: 
June 18, 2019 - 6:00pm
Public meeting on June 18 to discuss plan

In anticipation of traffic congestion during the upcoming 4th of July and Labor Day holidays, El Dorado County (EDC) is hosting a public meeting to discuss traffic control measures in the Lake Tahoe Basin on Tuesday, June 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the California Conservation Corps building.

El Dorado County Department of Transportation (EDCDOT) will present a traffic congestion circulation alternative that officially and temporarily closes portions of both Sawmill Road and North Upper Truckee at Highway 50.

EDCDOT Director Rafael Martinez will be at the meeting along with EDC District V Supervisor Sue Novasel to discuss the plan with the public.

EDCDOT said they have been working in collaboration with the California Highway Patrol, City of South Lake Tahoe, Caltrans, and the South Lake Tahoe Police Department to determine viable ways to alleviate excessive traffic congestion caused by mapping app directions and address safety issues on neighborhood roads as visitors leave the Tahoe Basin, particularly on snowy or holiday weekends.

The Corps building is located at 1949 Apache Avenue in Meyers.