tahoe roads
Hwy 89 road project on West Shore switches to nighttime schedule
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/12/2016 - 5:06pm
Now that the 4th of July holiday has passed, construction on the Caltrans Hwy 89 project along the West Shore of Lake Tahoe is now on an overnight schedule and will remain so for the next several weeks during the peak summer season, the department announced today.
Contractor Road and Highway Builders now works a 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. shift during the week and 10:00 p.m. Sunday to 6:00 a.m. Monday. That schedule is expected to continue until August 15. Completion of the project was originally targeted for the end of this season, but some work now will extend into 2017.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule July 10 - July 16
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/09/2016 - 9:31pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by summer 2017.
$583 million to be spent on California roads; Over $36 million in SLT
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/04/2016 - 12:57pm
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has adopted 156 projects, valued at $583 million, to support needed upkeep on California’s aging roads and bridges, make upgrades to transit and rail systems and encourage use of alternative forms of transportation, including biking and walking. One major project in South Lake Tahoe has been adopted.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule July 3 - July 9
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/03/2016 - 1:19pm
NOTE: Most traffic-interfering work will be restricted until 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 5 due to the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
SPECIAL EVENT
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from the “Y” at Lake Tahoe Boulevard and State Route 89 North to Rufus Allen Boulevard: Motorists can expect a moving closure of both lanes from 10 a.m. to Noon Monday July 4 for the City of South Lake Tahoe 4th of July parade.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule June 26 - July 2
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/26/2016 - 9:34am
Most traffic-interfering work will be restricted from 5 a.m. Friday, July 1 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 5 due to the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by summer 2017.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 20 - 25
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/20/2016 - 6:22pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by summer 2017.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule June 12- June 18
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/11/2016 - 6:12pm
Long term projects:
June 12-17 - State Route 89 (Placer County) from Mankato Place to Cathedral Drive: Motorists can expect one-way traffic control at various locations around the clock from 10 p.m. Sunday until 10 a.m. Friday for roadway excavation, drainage work and curb and gutter construction.
June 13-17 - State Route 89 (El Dorado County) from Cascade Road to Cascade Creek: Motorists can expect one-way traffic control at various locations from 2 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday and 2 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday for shoulder work and permanent erosion control.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule May 22 - May 28
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/21/2016 - 7:47pm
NOTE: Most traffic-interfering work will be limited from 6 a.m. Friday until 10 p.m. Monday, May 30 for the Memorial Day weekend.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by summer 2017.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for May 15-21, 2016
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/13/2016 - 4:07pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by summer 2017.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for week of May 1 - May 6
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/29/2016 - 9:35pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work has resumed on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by spring 2017.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for April 3-9, 2016
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/03/2016 - 6:25pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work is in winter suspension on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8.5-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by spring 2017.
How do you feel about South Lake Tahoe roads and recreation?
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/23/2016 - 3:19pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe would like to know where you want them to invest their resources when it comes to roads and recreation. There are many needs, as most residents are aware, and the City is going to listen to the public to see where efforts should be concentrated.
"We want to measure community opinions regarding proposed funding solutions for investing in streets, roads, parks and recreation as well as other community priorities," said City Manager Nancy Kerry.
The survey can be found here: City Survey.
Chain controls going up on Lake Tahoe roads
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/12/2016 - 8:07pm
The next way in a series of storms over the Sierra has made its way into Lake Tahoe tonight, with forecasters predicting up to two feet of snow at lake level by Monday morning.
Interstate 80 has had chain controls up for much of the afternoon, and Highway 50 has just put theirs up.
As of 8 p.m. Saturday, controls are now up on Highway 50 from Twin Bridges to Meyers, with chains required on all vehicles except 4WD with snow tires.
Storm passing through South Lake Tahoe, chain controls remain
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/18/2016 - 8:13am
12:30 p.m. update February 18:
The sun is coming out over Lake Tahoe after a quick moving storm left over two feet of snow at the upper elevations, one foot at lake level.
Chain controls remain at this time, with chains are required on all vehicles except 4WD with snow tires on all 4 wheels from Meyers to Twin Bridges.
Hwy 89 road construction by Fanny Bridge may cause delays
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/08/2016 - 8:48pm
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing grinding and paving work on sections of State Highway 89 in the Tahoe City area the next three days.
The work will take place from Blackwood Creek Road to and including the Truckee River (“Fanny”) Bridge in Tahoe City. It’s scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, Feb. 9-11 and will require one-way traffic control.
Nine tons of patching used on South Lake Tahoe roads so far this winter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/06/2016 - 10:42am
We've all seen them, or driven through them. They are a sure sign of winter, filling with water at every storm. They are small, they are large, and in some states they joke they are big enough they can swallow a small car.
What are they? Potholes.
Chain controls and road closures as latest storm passes through Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/31/2016 - 10:47am
4:15 P.M. UPDATE: Road controls are back in place, along with closure of I-80 at the Nevada/California state line due to a 25-car pile-up.
Traffic on Highway 50 over Echo Summit is still slow moving with the back up for westbound travel backed up near the intersection of Hwy 50 and 89 at the Y.
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1:15 P.M. UPDATE: Many chain controls have been lifted throughout the Tahoe basin and passes. Check ahead at Caltrans Road Info.
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More snow on the way for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/11/2015 - 8:36am
Here is an update for road conditions and weather forecast for Friday, December 11.
Chain controls are widespread this morning:
At 8 a.m., chains or 4WD with snow tires are required all the way on Highway 50 from Meyers to Pollock Pines.
Chains are required on all vehicles except 4WD with snow tires on Hwy 89 from Pickett's Junction to 2.7 miles south of junction with Highway 50 in Meyers; from 4.5 miles north of Y to Bliss State Park, then chains or snow tires from Bliss State Park to junction of I80.
With storm headed to Lake Tahoe, Caltrans offers tools to help be prepared
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/09/2015 - 8:59pm
With a forecast for the Sierra of a significant snowfall over both Donner Summit and Echo Summit, Caltrans issued a statement for motorists to take caution and to alert drivers of tools at their disposal to help them on their trip.
High winds are predicted with heavy snow, creating the potential for white-outs and even blizzard conditions on summit passes between Wednesday night and Friday morning.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for October 18 - 24, 2015
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/18/2015 - 6:07pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for August 9 - 15
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/09/2015 - 8:59pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for July 27 - August 1
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/27/2015 - 10:58am
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for June 14 - June 20
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 9:39pm
Here is a list of road projects around the Lake Tahoe basin.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from the junction with State Route 89 to 3rd Street in South Lake Tahoe: Eastbound motorists can expect alternating lane closures around the clock from 7 a.m. Monday to 7 a.m. Friday for gas line relocation work.
Highway 89 construction this summer worries business owners
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/01/2015 - 9:07pm
While the summertime tourist to South Lake Tahoe should only be slightly affected, business owners along Highway 89 are worried about their livelihood with overnight road construction and blocked driveways.
During Thursday evening's Caltrans informational meeting at South Tahoe High, several owners of lodging properties, restaurants, sports and retail stores spoke about their concerns during the project which will last from mid-April to mid-October in 2015 and could even extend into the 2017 building season.
Expect surge of cyclists on South Lake Tahoe roads Sunday morning
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/06/2014 - 11:05pm
The 12th Annual Tour de Tahoe – Bike Big Blue is being held on Sunday, September 6. The participating cyclists are taking off from the parking lot of MontBleu every 15 minutes between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. and riding clockwise around Lake Tahoe back to MontBleu.
For people not wanting to ride all 72 miles there is a 35 mile Boat and Bike where participants ride the Tahoe Queen from the Ski Run Marina to the North Shore at 7:15 a.m. From there they will ride clockwise back to the South Shore.
