Fri | Apr 25, 2025
2025 Summer Road Construction Upgrades That Will Impact Your Summer Commute
A number of projects are occurring in the region that will improve and repair infrastructure but will also impact traffic and transportation at multiple locations encircling the lake this summer. In North Lake Tahoe specifically, from Tahoma to the state line in Crystal Bay, expect delays Sunday night through mid-day Friday. Plan ahead and, whenever possible, take public transportation or make use of the region’s paved and dirt trail network.
While drivers on SR 28 will continue to face challenges this summer (and beyond)—particularly mid-week—please consider the long–term benefits: new broadband capabilities for the benefit of our community, the replacement of the Fanny Bridge in Tahoe City, water system reconstruction, and smooth and durable pavement.
This page will continue to be updated throughout the summer road construction season with current updates, so bookmark this page to stay in the know about what’s happening and where to expect delays.
CALIFORNIA (SR 28)
TAHOE CITY TO KINGS BEACH
Middle Mile Broadband Network Project
Contractor: Teichert Construction
Work to occur April (weather permitting) – August
Area impacts:
- SR 28 between Tahoe City and SR 267 junction in Kings Beach
- One-way traffic control at multiple locations with delays up to 30 minutes
Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Lead agency: Caltrans
Work to occur May – September
Area Impacts:
- Tahoe City to Crystal Bay with one-way traffic control at multiple locations with delays up to 30 minutes
- The project will begin in Tahoe City and move eastbound
- Plans include monitoring traffic patterns to make adjustments, and to try to work around school schedules in the fall
NTPUD Watermain Crossing
Lead agency: NTPUD
Work to occur early May
Area Impacts:
- SR 28 near Old County Road
- Estimated less than one week of traffic impact with 24-hour single-lane traffic control
KINGS BEACH TO STATELINE
Middle Mile Broadband Network Project
Contractor: Arcadian
Work to occur May (weather permitting) – August
Area Impacts:
- Kings Beach to Crystal Bay
- One-way traffic control at multiple locations with delays up to 30 minutes
WEST SHORE
Madden Creek Water System Reconstruction Project
Lead Agency: TCPUD
Work to occur mid-April through October
Area Impacts:
- Homewood area with work to occur in the right of way between April and Memorial Day
- Lane closures removed on weekends
- Work will occur on the shoulder of the highway after Memorial Day with no lane closures expected
Multi-use Trail Rehabilitation Project – West Shore Trail Segments 2 & 3
Lead Agency: TCPUD
Work to occur May through October with trail closures occurring Monday – Thursday
Area Impacts:
- Sunnyside to Blackwood Creek; expect riders on the roadway mid-week
Middle Mile Broadband Network Project
Lead agency: Caltrans
Work to occur between April – November (in 2025 + 2026)
Location:
- Tahoe City to the “Y” in South Lake Tahoe with one-way traffic control at multiple locations with delays up to 30 minutes
- Construction will start in Tahoe City, working South
TAHOE CITY
Fanny Bridge Replacement
Lead agencies: Caltrans, Placer County Department of Public Works
Prep work to begin in June; full closure expected for 12 weeks beginning August 11
Area Impacts:
- Truckee River at Tahoe City
- Traffic will be shifted to the Lake Blvd. bypass to SR 28 and SR 89 North to Truckee
- Transit center to remain open and accessible
Tahoe City Mobility Grove Street Signal
Lead agency: Placer County Department of Public Works
Location: Tahoe City at Grove Street
Area Impacts:
- Undergrounding of utilities in 2025; signal installation in 2026
CALIFORNIA (I-80)
Restriping Project
Lead Agency: Caltrans
Work to occur May – July
Impacts:
- Westbound I-80 between the Agricultural Inspection Station and the SR 267/89 interchange
- Various lane closures with potential delays up to 20 minutes
NEVADA (SR 28)
NDOT projects – visit NVRoads.com for existing conditions, updates, etc.
NDOT Maintenance
Area Impact:
- SR 28 and US 50
- Surface repairs, shoulder cleaning and grading to remove rocks and erosion with periodic lane closures
- All activities will be coordinated with NDOT Contract 4521
IVGID Pipeline Project
Lead agency: IVGID
Area Impact:
- SR 28 Sand Harbor to Secret Cove with single lane closures including flagger and pilot car control
- Up to 30 minute delays possible
NDOT Contract 4521
Work hours: Sundays 9pm to Friday 12pm; Casino Corridor hours: 9pm to 7am nightly Sunday-Friday
Area Impact:
- CA/NV state line to Kings Canyon Road/Spooner Summit
- Focus on Stateline to Cave Rock in 2025
- Lane and shoulder closures with up to 10-minute travel time delays
- Possible long-term single-lane closures in the Casino Corridor