Caltrans and NDOT roadwork projects on I-80 and SR-28 at north end of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/27/2023 - 7:04pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Both the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) have scheduled work near Lake Tahoe over the next few weeks. Caltrans work is on I-80 and
Caltrans
I-80
Caltrans performed an extensive field review of the I-80 corridor earlier this year and found an unprecedented amount of damage. Several areas were identified as needing immediate repair and would not hold up through another winter season. Five emergency contracts were executed for the repair work, totaling $84.4 million. Primary contractors include Teichert, Vanguard Construction, Dees Burke Engineering Constructors, Granite Construction and Q&D Construction.
Starting at 10 a.m. Monday, August 28 crews will begin pavement repairs at Location 5, in the Boca area through the Donner Pass Inspection Facility. Construction will prepare the area for pavement slab replacement and polyester concrete inlay. Additional striping and drainage work will also take place. Motorists will experience lane closures during the daytime hours through Friday, September 1 with delays of Additional closures are expected along Location 1, 2, and 3 after the Labor Day holiday weekend. Work will begin along Location 4 on Tuesday, September 5. Several areas along the I-80 corridor exhibit moderate to high levels of rutting due to chain wear over the winter and spring seasons. Once fully underway, repairs at all 5 locations will occur at the same time with a maximum delay up to 2 hours. Portable message signs will be in place at key locations to inform motorists of the extended lane closures. Fixed changeable message signs are also in place to notify motorists and direct regional traffic to use alternate routes around the work zone.
The extended lane closures will help to minimize the duration of the project, speeding completion and improving worker’s safety. The climate in the area also provides a limited temperature window to perform the needed repairs in around 10 to 15 minutes.
SR-28
Caltrans is advising motorists of continued traffic-interfering work on State Highway 28 in North Lake Tahoe next week.
Southwest Gas and its contractor, Q&D Construction, continue to work on a gas line replacement project on Highway 28 between Tahoe City and Kings Beach.
One-way traffic control is scheduled between Center Street and Ridgewood Road in Carnelian Bay from Sunday, August 27 at 7 p.m. until Friday, September 1 at 6 a.m. No work is scheduled on the weekend.
One-way traffic control is scheduled between Granite Road and Agate Road from Monday, August 28 until Thursday, August 31 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. No work is scheduled between the hours of 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. and on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Motorists could encounter delays of up to 30 minutes on Highway 28. All work on road construction projects will be suspended on weekends and on the Labor Day holiday. Schedules are subject to change due to weather, equipment or material availability or other unexpected events.
NDOT
All work zones will be operating during the daytime only next week, Monday, Aug. 28 - Thursday, Aug. 31, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Anticipate delays up to 30 minutes.
SR 28: INCLINE VILLAGE & CRYSTAL BAY
Crews completed the first phase of paving on SR 28 this week from the roundabout toward Village Dr. in Incline Village, as well as from Gonowabie Rd. to the post office in Crystal Bay. The final 1-inch lift of asphalt will be paved in September.
SR 28: MARLETTE CREEK
Work continues on the new detention basin and drainage improvements continue on SR 28 at Marlette Creek (near Thunderbird Lodge) with single-lane flagger control. Work is expected to conclude by the end of September.
SR 28: INCLINE VILLAGE
Crews will continue curb, gutter, and enhanced sidewalk ramps installation. Concrete work will include small work zones with shoulder closures.