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Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork January 24-30, 2021
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 1:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County. At this time there is no work scheduled for the South Lake Tahoe area.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork January 18-23, 2021
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 10:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County. At this time there is no work scheduled for the South Lake Tahoe area.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork December 20 - 26
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/19/2020 - 8:18am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County. At this time there is no work scheduled for the South Lake Tahoe area.
Most traffic-interfering work will be restricted from 6 a.m. Thursday, December 24 until 10 p.m. Sunday, December 27 due to the Christmas holiday weekend.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork November 30 - December 5
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/30/2020 - 8:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County. At this time there is no work scheduled for the South Lake Tahoe area.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork November 22 - 28
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/21/2020 - 8:50am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County. At this time there is no work scheduled for the South Lake Tahoe area.
Most traffic-interfering work will be restricted from 6 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25 until 10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork November 15-21
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/14/2020 - 9:20am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County. At this time there is no work scheduled for the South Lake Tahoe area.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork November 8 - 14
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/07/2020 - 8:59am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork November 1 - 7
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 6:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork October 25 - 31
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/24/2020 - 6:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork October 18-24
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/18/2020 - 3:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork October 11-17
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/10/2020 - 6:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork September 20-26
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/19/2020 - 7:51am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork September 6 - 12
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/05/2020 - 8:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County.
Most traffic-interfering work will be restricted from 6:00 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 due to the Labor Day holiday.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork August 23 - 29
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/22/2020 - 4:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork August 9-15
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/09/2020 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Marjorie Louise Daum ~ 1938 - 2020
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/01/2020 - 2:25pm
Longtime South Lake Tahoe area resident Marjorie Louise Daum has entered the kingdom of God.
The well known local businesswoman was 82.
Marjorie was as a very kind and sweet person, always greeting everyone with a cheerful smile and a hug. Her strong courage, humility, honesty and faith guided her successful path through life.
She was born on February 24, 1938 and moved with her family to South Lake Tahoe in 1947 where they lived at the Al Tahoe Pines Resort. The family's marine service station was where the current Globin's building and Pick 6 are currently located.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork July 26 - August 1
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/25/2020 - 1:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork July 12 - 18
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/11/2020 - 5:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) continues to work on area highways. The following is their current project list at Lake Tahoe and in the Sierra.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork July 5 - 11
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/04/2020 - 8:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has resumed work on area highways. The following is their current project list at Lake Tahoe and in the Sierra.
Most traffic-interfering work will be restricted from 6 a.m. July 2 until 8 p.m. Monday, July 6 due to the July Fourth holiday.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
4th of July Tahoe Truckee Honor Flyover circling Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 7:11pm
Event Date:
July 4, 2020 - 11:00am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - There won't be fireworks shows around Lake Tahoe but there will be the 4th of July Truckee Tahoe Honor Flyover honoring our nation's independence and frontline healthcare workers. Warbirds will take to the sky, flying over Truckee and Lake Tahoe communities.
A contingent of historic plans will leave the Truckee airport at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday the 4th and fly counterclockwise around Lake Tahoe (schedule below), coming back into Truckee by 12:15 p.m. The planes will not be on display at any airport, just a great show in the air.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork June 21 - 27
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/21/2020 - 4:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has resumed work on area highways. The following is their current project list at Lake Tahoe and in the Sierra.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork June 6 - 12
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/06/2020 - 12:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has resumed work on area highways. The following is their current project list at Lake Tahoe and in the Sierra.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork May 3 - 9
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/02/2020 - 1:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has resumed work on area highways. The following is their current project list at Lake Tahoe and in the Sierra.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): Work continues on a $5.2 million project to upgrade metal beam guardrail and construct concrete barriers at 89 locations from the Red Hawk Undercrossing to 1.9 miles west of the junction with State Route 89 in Meyers. Completion is expected in late spring 2020. No traffic-interfering work is scheduled.
Sugar Pine Foundation giving away seedlings to be planted around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/18/2020 - 2:41pm
4/20 Update: The response was huge this weekend and all of the seedlings the Sugar Pine Foundation had to give way were gone in the first day! They have 2,000 more to distribute on Saturday, April 25 at 9:00 a.m. while supplies last, except at the Mountain Hardware location.
Week full of virtual activities for 50th anniversary of Earth Day
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 8:02pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - There will be no Earth Day Celebration festivals around the lake this year, but Lake Tahoe and Truckee event organizers have created a virtual version with daily activities for the whole family.
Despite the current global situation, everyone can still celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day thanks to the team at The Tahoe Fund spearheaded a group via their Take Care program that has provided daily activities and challenges for students and parents to participate in over the course of the week.
Sierra Speaker Series: A Sentimental Journey Along Highway 395
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 11:07am
Event Date:
March 21, 2020 - 5:00pm
TRUCKEE, Calif. - Sierra State Parks Foundation presents a presentation on covering the history of Highway 395. The March 21 talk will be held at the Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center located at 12593 Donner Pass Road in Truckee, CA. The discussion will start at 5pm. There is a suggested $5 donation to attend and the State Park parking fee is waived for the evening. Refreshments available and book signing will occur after the presentation. Seating is limited. Come early to visit the exhibits and peruse the fabulous park store.
60th anniversary of Squaw Valley Olympics to be celebrated at Sierra State Parks event
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/28/2020 - 11:31pm
Event Date:
February 15, 2020 - 5:00pm
It has been 60 years since the 1960 Winter Olympics were held in Squaw Valley and Sugar Pine Point State Park at Lake Tahoe. To celebrate this anniversary, the Sierra State Parks Foundation is hosting a presentation on the event with author David Antonucci on February 15, 2020.
Winter Storm Warning in affect for Lake Tahoe until Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/07/2019 - 1:05amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Winter Storm Watch has been ungraded to a Winter Storm Warning for the Lake Tahoe Basin, Truckee and Donner Pass until noon on Sunday.
Changes from the previous forecast include the added threat for high intensity snowfall and thundersnow Saturday evening.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork 11/17 - 11/23/19
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/16/2019 - 2:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans will continue roadwork projects in El Dorado County and Lake Tahoe as weather permits. All grading has been completed until Spring 2020.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): Work continues on a $5.2 million project to upgrade metal beam guardrail and construct concrete barriers at 89 locations from the Red Hawk Undercrossing to 1.9 miles west of the junction with State Route 89 in Meyers. Completion is expected this fall or spring 2020.
Lake Tahoe and Sierra area roadwork 10/27 - 11/1/19
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/26/2019 - 7:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans is wrapping up their 2019 road projects in the Sierra and on the California side of Lake Tahoe.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe and Sierra area roadwork October 20 - 26
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/19/2019 - 9:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans is conducting work on Lake Tahoe and Sierra highways. The following are their current projects for the week of October 13-19, 2019.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): Work continues on a $5.2 million project to upgrade metal beam guardrail and construct concrete barriers at 89 locations from the Red Hawk Undercrossing to 1.9 miles west of the junction with State Route 89 in Meyers. Completion is expected this fall or spring 2020.
Sierra and Lake Tahoe area roadwork October 13 - 19
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/12/2019 - 7:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans is conducting work on Lake Tahoe and Sierra highways. The following are their current projects for the week of October 13-19, 2019.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): Work continues on a $5.2 million project to upgrade metal beam guardrail and construct concrete barriers at 89 locations from the Red Hawk Undercrossing to 1.9 miles west of the junction with State Route 89 in Meyers. Completion is expected this fall or spring 2020.
Lake Tahoe and Sierra roadwork for September 8-14
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/10/2019 - 8:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Scheduled roadwork around the Lake Tahoe Basin is still in full swing before the winter hiatus.
For those wondering about the old Caltrans traffic camera at the Y: it is being replaced and when received there will be a lane closure coordinated for installation.
The camera at the new roundabout in Meyers can be rotated to analyze traffic needs and will not be aimed just at the roundabout for the time being.
The following are the Caltrans projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe and Sierra area roadwork for September 1 - 6
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/31/2019 - 8:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are about so left of scheduled roadwork around the Lake Tahoe Basin before winter hiatus. Most traffic-interfering work will be limited from 6 a.m. Friday, August 30 through 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 3 for Labor Day weekend. Exceptions may be granted depending on the work and route.
The following are the Caltrans projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Caltrans hopes to get I80 open late Wednesday: Amtrak trains on the move again
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/27/2019 - 6:33pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Passengers on two Amtrak trains heading through the Sierra on Tuesday evening had some excitement on their trips after a plow train was derailed near Soda Springs, fell through a trestle and blocked the tracks.
The east bound train with 155 passengers on board slept in the heated train, then resumed their trip to Chicago at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday after rotary plows cleared he tracks. Their trip puts them in the Windy City 16 hours behind schedule.
Two Tahoe area bears get trapped in school food closest and CHP facility.
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/27/2018 - 9:30am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two local bears found themselves in places that normally don't see bears--Rideout Elementary School in Tahoe City and the Donner Pass Highway Patrol office. In both instances, the doors closed behind them and the bears found themselves trapped inside.
On Saturday November 24, a bear decided to visit the school's food closet and ransack it in search for a good meal.
"This bear decided he was NOT going to miss out on Thanksgiving dinner!" the Placer Sheriff's Office joked on their Twitter page.
Follow up to acclaimed national park book readings at LTCC and Truckee
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 2:50pm
Event Date:
June 13, 2018 - 7:00pm SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — “Permanent Vacation II: Eighteen Writers on Work and Life in Our National Parks” will launch June 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Aspen Room at Lake Tahoe Community College. The second volume of this popular collection features writers from national parks all over the country, including locales like Cape Cod and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
The event is free and open to the public.
Lake Tahoe area farmer's markets prepare to open for season
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/27/2018 - 11:39pm
It's almost time to enjoy fresh food, fruit, vegetables and other goods at farmer's markets in North and South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Carson City, Incline Village and the Carson Valley.
Starting Friday, June 2:
A look at the roads around Lake Tahoe for Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/17/2018 - 8:53am
Road controls are still up on Lake Tahoe roads as the two day storm that dropped 45" of snow at Heavenly moves to the east. There is a chance of scattered snow showers in South Lake Tahoe with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 31. Winds will be from the southwest 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible. Tonight, isolated snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Sunny and 36 on Sunday!
Chain controls and road closures around Lake Tahoe and in the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/16/2018 - 7:14am
Its a snowy one this morning! If you must be on the roads, drive with care. Here is a road report for 8:00 a.m. Friday, March 16:
Highway 50 from Meyers to 3,000 ft level at Camino - R2 - Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four wheel/ all wheel drive vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels. (Four wheel/all wheel drive vehicles must carry traction devices in chain control areas).
Highway 50 in Nevada from Stateline to Carson City - R1 - Chains or Snow Tires Required
Chain controls finally going up around the Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/18/2018 - 10:52pm
It's been awhile, but its time to get the chains ready if you're without 4WD and snow tires! A long awaited storm is making its way into the Lake Tahoe basin. A Winter Storm Warning is in place for Lake Tahoe until 4:00 p.m. Friday.
I-80 over Donner Pass has had chain controls go up at about 7:00 p.m. but Highway 50 over Echo Summit just saw chain controls go up at 10:15 p.m.
As of 10:35 p.m. Thursday:
Highway 50 from Meyers to Twin Bridges
Road closures on Hwy 50 and I-80 this week for new sign installations
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/27/2017 - 6:51pm
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is alerting motorists that lane and highway closures on area freeways will be required to replace three overhead changeable message signs with new “Advanced Variable Message Signs” or AVMS. The new signs will be installed in the following locations:
Interstate 80 westbound – Truckee – Donner Pass Road/Hwy 89
Interstate 80 westbound – Davis – Pole Line Road bridge
U.S. Highway 50 eastbound – El Dorado Hills – Latrobe Road
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for November 13-18
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/14/2017 - 11:35am
The following is the scheduled roadwork by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for roads on the California side of Lake Tahoe and in El Dorado County.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for November 5-11
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/04/2017 - 6:30am
Here is the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County roadwork schedule from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for Sunday, November 5 through Saturday, November 11, 2017.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for October 15-21
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/14/2017 - 7:39am
The following is a list of Caltrans projects for the following week in Lake Tahoe.
SPECIAL EVENT
State Route 89 (El Dorado County) will be closed to vehicle traffic in each direction around Emerald Bay from approximately 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sunday, October 15 during the Lake Tahoe Marathon. Motorists should be aware of runners along the highway from Homewood to South Lake Tahoe. For more information on all the events from October 13-15, visit www.laketahoemarathon.com/
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for October 1-7
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/30/2017 - 7:39pm
Caltrans will be working on Lake Tahoe area roads as long as weather allows. Here is their schedule for the week of October 1-7, 2017.
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from Forest Road to the PG&E canal in Fresh Pond: The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls roadway repair work. Completion is expected in late fall.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls roadway repair work. Completion is expected in late fall.
I-80 ramp closures in Truckee this week
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/25/2017 - 7:24pm
Caltrans is alerting motorists traveling on westbound Interstate 80 of the planned closure of Exit 184 from westbound I-80 to Donner Pass Road from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, September 26 – 27 for emergency pavement repairs. The on-ramp to westbound I-80 from Donner Pass Road will remain open. Motorists can continue on westbound I-80 to the next exit at Donner Lake Road to reverse direction and access Donner Pass Road from eastbound Interstate 80.
Bridge painting work to affect Donner Lake interchange until August
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 7:46pm
Motorists need to be aware of Caltrans roadwork that will affect travel to Donner Lake this summer. Overdue bridge painting and preservation work has closed Donner Lake Road under I-80 overcrossings.
This section of road will be closed until August 18.
Ramps to and from I-80 will remain open, allowing motorists to access the next available exit.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 25 - July 1
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/24/2017 - 12:47pm
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
State Route 89 (El Dorado County) from South Upper Truckee Road to Luther Pass: Motorists can expect one-way traffic control at various locations from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday for dead tree removal work.
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.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 18-24
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/17/2017 - 4:53pm
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.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) at Alder Creek Road: Motorists can expect intermittent one-way traffic control from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 6 a.m. to noon Friday for mudslide removal work.
