Delays expected on Highway 89 during this weekend's Lake Tahoe Triathlon

Motorists traveling along Highway 89 on the west shore this weekend can expect delays during the Lake Tahoe Triathlon.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) said the highway will not close during events but CHP officers will be conducting traffic control at several locations along the courses, including several turnaround spots for the cyclists. Work on Caltrans’ construction projects in the area will be wrapped up by Friday at 10 a.m. and won’t resume until Sunday night.

There are four events scheduled – a sprint course Saturday; and Olympic, half and duathlon courses Sunday. All events start from Sugar Pine Point State Park and all will use Highway 89 for the cycling portion. Runners will also be crossing Highway 89 back and forth from the Ron Beaudry Trail but will not be running along the highway.

Cyclists should be off the highway by 9 a.m. Saturday during the sprint triathlon and by 1 p.m. Sunday during the half, which features a 56-mile bike ride, the longest of the events and the only to use 89 north of the park. Sunday the course is between Ward Creek on the northern end and Baldwin Beach Road on the southern end.

Caltrans reminds motorists to "Share the Road" with cyclists and to be alert for increased activity on the highway during these events.

For more information on the Lake Tahoe Triathlon, visit laketahoetri.com