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Lake Tahoe area roadwork for August 6 - 12
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/05/2017 - 8:57pm
The following is the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) roadwork schedule for the Lake Tahoe area. Please note, due to “Hot August Nights” events in Reno, and the expected extra traffic in Tahoe, most lane closures will be restricted from noon Thursday, August 10 until 8 p.m. Monday, August 14.
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
New freeway connecting Lake Tahoe to Reno opens Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/31/2017 - 3:47pm
The trip from Lake Tahoe to Reno just got a bit shorter as the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) opens the final three miles of the Interstate 580 Carson City Freeway project to traffic on Wednesday, August 2 at 10:00 a.m.
Construction on this final, southern portion of the project began in 2015.
As part of a phased opening, the new freeway ramps between Fairview Drive at the northern end of the new Carson City Freeway will open later that afternoon or on August 3.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for July 31 - August 5
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/31/2017 - 1:35pm
The following are California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) projects in the at Lake Tahoe.
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
State Route 193 (El Dorado County): Motorists can expect a full closure of the highway from the junction with State Route 49 in Placerville to Chili Bar from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Monday through Friday for roadwork repairs. More information: http://bit.ly/2to2pbb
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Burke Creek Restoration Project begins final stage
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/28/2017 - 10:48pm
The final phase of the Burke Creek Highway 50 Crossing and Realignment Project near Kahle Drive in Stateline will begin on Monday, July 31.
Douglas County, Nevada Department of Transportation, Nevada Division of State Lands, Nevada Tahoe Conservation District and the U.S. Forest Service have partnered together to restore the Burke Creek channel and adjacent marsh. The project aims to decrease the amount of sediment that flows into nearby Lake Tahoe while also reducing the potential for flooding on U.S. Highway 50.
Mapping glitch downsizes Preacher Fire to 4,651 acres burned
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 8:43am
8:45 p.m. update: Firefighters on the Preacher Fire have gained ground on the fire and have been able to get it 20 percent contained. It was actively burning all day with single tree torching, creeping, and wind-driven runs. The total burned remains at 4,651 acres.
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4:45 p.m. update: Acreage burned in the Preacher Fire is a lot less than previously reported due to a glitch in mapping. The fire, which started Monday with a lightning strike, has burned 4,651 acres.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 23 - 29
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/22/2017 - 9:54pm
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be working on the following road projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin between July 23-July 29, 2017.
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
State Route 193 (El Dorado County): Motorists can expect a full closure of the highway from the junction with State Route 49 in Placerville to Chili Bar from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Monday through Friday for roadwork repairs. More information: http://bit.ly/2to2pbb
1000s walk, ride and skate on new I-580 in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/22/2017 - 6:42pm
Thousands of people turned out Saturday morning to celebrate the near-completion of the much-anticipated Carson City Interstate 580 freeway bypass riding their bicycles, walking, jogging or skating on top of the pavement that will soon carry tens of thousands of vehicles upon it when open next month.
The I-580 run, walk and ride event began about 9 a.m. Saturday and continued until noon.
1-80 reopened with reduced lanes due to fire near state line north of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/10/2017 - 2:15pm
9:45 p.m. update: Interstate 80 has one lane westbound near the fire at the CA/NV state line. Both eastbound lanes are open.
The fire has burned an estimated 500-600 acres, depending on which source is used. The fire is 5 percent contained. Winds tonight are expected to push the fire back down the mountain and higher winds are expected on Tuesday.
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Public invited to walk, run and ride on new highway section in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 8:07pm
Event Date:
July 22, 2017 - 9:00am
The community is invited to take part in a free fun walk, run and ride celebrating the upcoming opening of the last leg of the Interstate 580 Carson City Freeway, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) announced.
While the freeway isn't scheduled to open to vehicles until August, NDOT is going to have an opening ceremony to pedestrians, runners and cyclists on Saturday, July 22 at 9:00 a.m. Participants can arrive at any time from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a self-paced experience on the new freeway.
Lake Tahoe road projects shut down for long holiday weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/30/2017 - 8:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE – With heavy traffic expected around Lake Tahoe this long holiday weekend, both California and Nevada highway departments are suspending their roadwork projects.
Caltrans’ construction projects in the City of South Lake Tahoe and along the West Shore of the lake wrapped up work this morning and won’t resume until after the Fourth of July holiday.
Drivers on Nevada roads have two new laws starting July 1
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/28/2017 - 9:30pm
Two new laws start on Nevada roadways July 1. The "Move Over" Law geared towards protecting Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) workers takes effect as does the Left Lane Law.
Left Lane Law now state that drivers in the fast lane who are holding back traffic behind them can be cited. Violations for being the slow driver in the fast lane will now be a misdemeanor with a first-time $50 fine. The fine would be $100 for a second offense within seven years. Fine number three would be $250.
NDOT to start slope stabilization project in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/06/2017 - 4:20pm
Boulders along Highway 50 by Cave Rock will soon be removed as the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) begins to reinforce a destabilized slope along the roadway at Logan Creek on Lake Tahoe's East Shore.
Work will begin June 7.
Numerous boulders the size of large vehicles rolled down the slope several times during the past winter, bringing NDOT to add a concrete barrier and reduce the traffic to one northbound land. Luckily, no vehicles have been involved in the slides, and no injuries reported.
"Don't take our lanes away" common theme at crowded NDOT meeting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/01/2017 - 8:04am
A preliminary step in what will be a multi-year Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) process took place at Zephyr Cove Elementary School Wednesday evening. About double the expected maximum of 120 people crowded the school's multi-purpose room to view and listen to the agency's plans for the stretch of Highway 50 from Stateline to Spooner Summit in Lake Tahoe which is officially called the US50 Lake Tahoe Corridor Safety Improvement.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork May 28-June 3
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/27/2017 - 7:07pm
The following is the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) roadwork schedule for the week. Most work resumes on Wednesday after the holiday weekend but some work starts on Tuesday, check the schedule below.
EMERGENCY PROJECT
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
Deep snow delays opening of Ebbetts Pass and Sonora Pass
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/25/2017 - 6:51pm
The winter of 2016/17 continues to leave records behind. It is the first time first time in at least the last ten years Sonora Pass (SR-108) will not be open by the Memorial Day weekend. For the second time in the same period, Ebbetts Pass (SR-4) is not opening before a weekend that usually brings many people into the higher elevations.
New app to help Nevada drivers with real-time traffic info
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/25/2017 - 9:05am
More real-time traffic information will be available to Nevada drivers as the Nevada Department of Transportation announces a data-sharing partnership with Waze, the free, real-time crowdsourced traffic and navigation app.
Rollover accident on Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 11:21pm
Update Wednesday 11:00 a.m.: According to Trooper Dan Gordon of NHP, The crash occurred around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday evening. It was a single vehicle crash. The driver struck a guardrail, then hit a couple of roadway signs before it rolled down an embankment for approximately 10-20 feet. The driver was transported with non-life threatening injuries. It is unknown at this time if the driver was impaired.
Kingsbury Grade was closed for about an hour while the tow truck worked on pulling the vehicle out of the ditch, and then onto the tow truck.
NDOT holding public meeting about proposed South Shore Hwy 50 changes
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/16/2017 - 8:10am
Event Date:
May 31, 2017 - 5:30pm
There are proposed improvements to Highway 50 from the state line at the South Shore to Spooner Summit, and the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) would like to share ideas and hear your comments. On Wednesday, May 31 there will be a public meeting at the Zephyr Cove Elementary School multi-purpose room located at 226 Warrior Way in Zephyr Cove, with an informational presentation held at 5:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend the open-format meeting at any time between 4 and 7 p.m.
44 homes to be built at Sierra Colina community at Stateline
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/11/2017 - 11:22pm
It's been a decade in the planning, with a long permitting and environmental process broken up by a lawsuit, but Sierra Colina is finally on the last lap of becoming a new housing project on the South Shore.
The 18-acre parcel in-between Lake Village and Sushi Pier will have 44 single-family homes and side-by-side townhouses ranging in sizes from just under 2,200 sq. ft. to 2,900 sq ft. They will be three- and four-bedroom homes to meet the different needs of the buyer according to Brian Helm, of Paradigm8 Partners, the developers of the project.
SR28 reopens after boulder removed from roadway
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/08/2017 - 5:26pm
5:41 p.m. update: Nevada Highway Patrol says that NDOT was able to clear the boulder out faster than expected and SR28 is now open.
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State Route 28 near Chimney Beach was closed in both directions due to a boulder blocking the roadway.
According to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) the estimated time of reopening is 8:00 p.m.
No other details are available at this time.
For up to the minute road news, visit www.nvroads.com.
Construction projects around Lake Tahoe mapped out
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/08/2017 - 9:28am
With the launch of an revamped TahoeRoads.com, the public now has information needed to navigate the roads around Lake Tahoe on both sides of the state line during a road work season that has major projects planned.
Tahoe Roads launches new brand and improved website
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 6:41pm
Those who have used TahoeRoads.com for their roadwork and conditions information in the past will now find an all new, updated look.
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has now included information on roads around the lake, including information from the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT).
The goals of the website are to:
- Educate the public on the benefits of the construction happening around the lake
- Keep the public and partners updated on project details and roadwork schedules
Roadwork to cause delays on Kingsbury Grade for next two months
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 6:41pm
Dirt and debris will be removed from the Carson Valley side of Kingsbury Grade from May 1 to June 30, and the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is cautioning drivers that they may face delays from 5-minutes to 30-minutes.
NDOT contractor Q&D will be removing debris from eroded roadside slopes and drainages Mondays through Fridays, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Most travel delays are expected to average under five minutes.
The loose dirt and debris will be removed from 15 roadside slopes along the grade.
Construction resumes on Incline Village to Sand Harbor shared use trail
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/27/2017 - 5:51pm
Beginning May 1, single lane closures will take place on State Route 28 south of Incline Village as the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) launches the second season of shared-use path construction and highway safety, accessibility and water quality enhancements.
NDOT reschedules SR28 restriping project - slated to start Thursday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/26/2017 - 7:02pm
Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has rescehduled their restriping project on State Route 28 at Lake Tahoe again, and have moved it up to Thursday, April 27 and Friday, April 28. Motorists can expect travel delays.
Reduced speed limits and travel delays of up to 30 minutes should be anticipated between approximately 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. each day. The mobile road striping operation is scheduled to begin at the State Route 28/U.S. 50 Spooner junction and move westward to the Nevada-California state line.
NDOT: SR28 striping rescheduled; Lane shift at bottom of Spooner
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/24/2017 - 10:19pm
Drivers heading off the hill and going into Carson City via U.S. 50 need to be aware of lane shifts on the highway near South Carson Street. The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) will be reducing traffic down to one lane in each direction, and shifting it slightly to the south, starting the evening of Tuesday, April 25 and into early May.
People not littering roads could save California $67 million annually
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/21/2017 - 8:04pm
You see it along the highway, clinging to the fences, wrapped around bushes or filling up culverts and blowing along the road. "It" is trash, an ever-growing and costly problem in California.
Last year, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) spent $67 million on litter removal, collecting enough litter, trash, and debris from highways to fill almost 9,000 garbage trucks.
“That money would have been better spent fixing our roads,” said Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty.
Expect delays as NDOT restripes SR28 at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/20/2017 - 8:21pm
Nicer weather is giving road crews around Lake Tahoe a chance to start their annual maintenance duties, and beginning on Monday, April 24, Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) will be working on State Route 28.
Motorists should anticipate travel delays up to 30 minutes as the road is restriped from Monday through Thursday, April 27. Work hours are between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. daily.
The mobile road striping operation is scheduled to begin at the State Route 28/U.S. 50 Spooner junction on Monday and then move westward to Nevada-California state line over the following days.
Public comment sought on tree removal and reseeding at Emerald Fire area
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/14/2017 - 7:23pm
Trees will need to be removed from the Emerald Fire area, and the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is asking for comments on a proposal to remove the hazardous trees and plant seedlings in that area.
“Restoration of the Emerald Fire area will help restore habitat for various wildlife species and provide benefits to the Lake Tahoe watershed,” said LTBMU Forest Supervisor, Jeff Marsolais. “The restoration effort will also provide visual benefits to residents and visitors and allow for a more fire resilient landscape.”
Kingsbury Grade closed indefinitely after rocks and dirt slide onto road
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/07/2017 - 9:38am
4:15 p.m. update: Kingsbury Grade (State Route 207) will remain closed indefinitely on the Carson Valley side of the road as the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) continues safety evaluation and removal of major rockfall.
The highway was closed early Friday afternoon as NDOT and contractor Q&D Construction removed loose trees and earth from a roadside slope to help reduce rock and mud fall onto the highway. The slope had slid approximately one foot within the past 24 hours, posing the threat of bringing mud, rock and debris across the highway.
Small group gathers to discuss Meyers and South Lake Tahoe traffic issues
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/06/2017 - 9:55pm
Representatives from several agencies met with the public Thursday night at El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel's second community meeting to discuss traffic issues and the "invasion of neighborhoods" by non-local drivers.
Expect lane shifts on Highway 50 near Spooner Junction in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 7:17pm
March 30 update: Due to weather, lane shifts will take place on U.S. 50 near Spooner junction in south Carson City beginning the evening of Sunday, April 2.
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Travelers on Highway 50 near Spooner Junction in Carson City will see lane shifts for the next two months as the Nevada Department of Transportation prepares for the future freeway.
NDOT holding public informational meeting about SR-28 shared-use path
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/23/2017 - 7:36pm
Event Date:
March 30, 2017 - 4:00pm
Learn more about the three-mile long shared-use path being created near Sand Harbor State Park on SR-28 during a public information meeting held by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) on March 30 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Chateau in Incline Village.
Get information and updates on the construction which is planned to increase safety, accessibility and add water quality enhancements. NDOT will have schedules for this summer’s construction, and offer virtual reality tours of the future path.
NDOT begins installing new "Welcome to Nevada” signs
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/16/2017 - 11:30pm
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has begun installation of new “Welcome to Nevada” signs designed by Nevada art students.
The first welcome sign was installed Wednesday, March 15 at the Nevada-California border on State Route 88 south of Minden. Signs will be installed at approximately 25 other border locations statewide over the coming months.
Instead of the welcome signs, select border crossings such as State Route 28 in Crystal Bay and U.S. 395 near Bordertown will receive gateway monuments in the future.
Lake Tahoe road update; SR-89 at Emerald Bay may open Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/24/2017 - 10:46pm
SR-89 at Emerald Bay may open Saturday after crews have made significant progress on clearing away snow from last week's storm as well as snow and debris 20 feet high from a slide that fell onto the highway at Vikingsholm.
Meanwhile, one lane of U.S. Highway 50 remains open in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls while emergency work continues on a major slipout that destroyed the #2 westbound lane and also impacted the #1 lane. Work there is also expected to take several months for the design and construction of a new retaining wall to stabilize the slope.
Avalanche closes Mt. Rose Highway in both directions
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 12:02am
An avalanche Monday night has closed SR-437 in both directions at the summit. There is approximately 20 feet of snow covering the road.
The Nevada Highway Patrol and Nevada Department of Transportation are both responding to the avalanche and will begin clearing operations.
There is no estimated time of reopening at this hour and no other information is available.
NDOT reopens Highway 50 on east shore of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/14/2017 - 9:27pm
Drivers between South Lake Tahoe and Spooner Summit may once again travel along Highway 50 after it was closed for several days after boulders larger than passenger vehicles rolled down the hill onto the road just north of Cave Rock.
Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) reopened the road with one lane of traffic moving in each direction.
No vehicles were involved in the slides, and no injuries were reported.
Rocks and mud still cover US50 in Nevada and California; Other routes to Lake Tahoe open
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/13/2017 - 8:36pm
Roadwork to clear mud and rocks from Highway 50 continues on both sides of the state line of Lake Tahoe with no estimated reopening time released by either transportation agency.
Last week, five boulders fell onto the highway near Logan Creek on the east side of the lake, prompting Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) to close the road due to an unstable hillside. Progress is being made on the stretch of road that connects South Lake Tahoe to Carson City according to Meg Ragonese of NDOT. She said the "monolithic-size boulders" are being removed.
Flooding, highway and road closures in South Lake Tahoe and Meyers
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/09/2017 - 10:23am
11:45 a.m. update: A large boulder has rolled onto Highway 50 near Bridal Veil Falls in the eastbound lane. Be prepared for diverted traffic.
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There are several flooded areas in the South Lake Tahoe and Meyers areas, resulting in some road closures.
As of 9:00 a.m. Thursday, the following roads are experiencing flooding:
Tahoe Keys - State Streets and Tahoe Keys Blvd
Bijou Area - Bill Avenue, Shirley Avenue, Betty Rae Ct, Vanda Lee, Woodbine Avenue
Portions of Glenwood Way
Portions of Pioneer Trail
Portions of lake Tahoe Blvd between the Y and High School
Flooding around Lake Tahoe prompts road closures
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 4:05pm
A flood warning remains in effect for South Lake Tahoe until Wednesday evening. One storm system will be leaving the area as a new atmospheric river heads into the region on Thursday.
Flood watch warning is now in place for Thursday at 10:00 a.m. to Friday at 4:00 a.m. This will be combine with a winter storm warning starting at the same time and going until Saturday at 1:00 a.m. Those warnings will be replaced with a dry period over the weekend with sunny clear skies and temperatures into the 40s and 50s.
The rain has caused some road closures:
Highway 50 on Lake Tahoe's east shore closed due to new rock slides
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 2:40pm
LAKE TAHOE, NEV. - Two more boulders have come off the hill onto Highway 50 north of Cave Rock, causing transportation officials to temporarily close down the road in both directions on Wednesday, February 8.
The boulders, both larger than a vehicle, came down in the last two hours at Logan Creek, the same area where boulders rolled onto the roadway on Monday and Tuesday. All of the boulders have been larger than the size of a passenger vehicle.
Flooding affects homes and roads in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/07/2017 - 8:54pm
There were several areas through South Lake Tahoe that experienced flooding on Tuesday as rain from an atmospheric river hit the region, with two Meyers area streets getting the brunt of the storm.
Caltrans, El Dorado County and City of South Lake Tahoe crews, along with homeowners worked through the day to get standing water off the road, out of driveways and even homes.
More rock slides on Highway 50 along Lake Tahoe shoreline
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/07/2017 - 1:40pm
Two boulders came down onto Highway 50 in the Logan Creek area of Lake Tahoe again on Tuesday, close to the same exact area as Monday's large boulder slide.
No vehicles were involved and there were no injuries.
Crews remove vehicle-sized boulder that slid onto Highway 50 at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/06/2017 - 2:07pm
With the ground saturated by a combination of rain and snow, a vehicle-sized boulder slid into a portion of the eastbound lane of Highway 50 at Lake Tahoe near Logan Creek on Monday morning causing some traffic delays.
No injuries were reported in the incident which happened some time after 7:00 a.m. The eastbound lane was partially blocked by the slide, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation.
Governor's declaring state of emergency paves way for South Lake Tahoe money
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/25/2017 - 6:30pm
After California suffered through two weeks of storms, Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency on Monday, paving the way for cities and counties to get reimbursed for storm damage.
The City of South Lake Tahoe declared a state of emergency at their City Council meeting last week and is now going through the community to assess the damage.
Kingsbury Grade reopens after flood damage repairs made
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 7:11pm
Kingsbury Grade, the main connection between Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley, has been reopened by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT).
In December, a sinkhole formed where a drainage pipe crosses underneath the road at mile marker 4.3, approximately 10 miles up the road on the Carson Valley side. NDOT closed it on January 3 to put in temporary repairs and reopened three days later.
NDOT begins long list of repairs in Nevada after storm damage
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 7:30pm
After Nevada Governor Sandoval toured the flood damaged areas of Western Nevada, Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and their emergency contractors jumped on their long list of repair needs after the flooding damaged several state routes.
Nevada starts to clean up after floods; Roads remain closed including Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2017 - 7:56pm
Many roads in Nevada were under water Sunday after torrential rains went through, causing rivers and streams to flood. In Reno alone 50 roads were closed due to high water levels, and all bridges over the Truckee River in Reno were also closed.
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) spent the day evaluating the state's roads affected by floods and rain. Multiple state roads in the greater Truckee Meadows and Carson Valley areas remain closed, including those in the Sparks industrial area and areas of Reno, including East McCarran Boulevard and South Virginia Street.
Kingsbury Grade closed again due to sinkhole issues
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2017 - 10:57pm
Crews from the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) are headed to SR207/Kingsbury Grade to investigate a sinkhole which has resulted in another closure of the main connection between Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley.
A sinkhole formed Sunday night in the same general area of the previous erosion which kept the road closed for 4 days. Crews will determine if is the the exact drainage pipe impacted before, or if it is a new one according to Meg Ragonese of NDOT.
The road is closed from Tramway to Foothill Blvd, leaving the lake side from Highway 50 to Tramway open.
NDOT reopens Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/06/2017 - 9:18pm
Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has announced that State Route 207/Kingsbury Grade, the main connection between South Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley is back open after temporary repairs were made to stabilize the sink hole.
"We actually put in an interim repair and in the spring or early summer we'll come back and completely reinstall the eroding drainage pipe that caused the sinkhole," said Meg Ragonese, NDOT Public Information Officer.
She told South Tahoe Now to remind motorists that even though the road is open tonight, chains or snow tires are required.
