New issue on SR89 at Emerald Bay - slide sends trees and snow onto bridge
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/22/2023 - 5:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Highway 89 around Emerald Bay has been closed for weeks due to the large amount of snow needing to be safely cleared from the roadway. Caltrans crews have just hit a significant roadblock in their continued efforts to reopen the highway.
A massive slide has happened and the stretch of road approaching and onto the Eagle Falls Sidehill Viaduct is now littered with trees, boulders, and several feet of snow.
The bridge will need to be cleared of snow and the structure inspected for damages before it can be reopened to traffic.
For current Caltrans road conditions, visit https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.