US50 reopens after being closed for investigation

1:15PM Update: US50 has reopened. Earlier today there was a suspicious package left at the electronic sign at Twin Bridges and law enforcement closed the highway for an investigation. While the investigation continues, no explosive was found and the road is now open, free of controls.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - US 50 is currently closed from Meyers to Pollock Pines (Sly Park Road) due to a "police investigation." According to Caltrans, all cars must exit.

All agencies are involved, according to CHP Dispatch.

At this time it is unknown when the road will reopen.

Caltrans has changed its message signs from South Lake Tahoe to Placerville to tell drivers that US50 is closed.

To watch for updates, visit Quickmaps at https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/. SR88 is open as of 11 a.m. Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheelsfrom Ham's Station (Amador Co) to 5 mi west of Picketts Jct (Alpine Co).