Tue | Aug 26, 2025

2025 Summer Infrastructure Updates 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. Plus, view the Construction Guide created especially for our business community.

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CALIFORNIA (SR 28)

TAHOE CITY TO KINGS BEACH

Pavement Rehabilitation Project

Lead agency: Caltrans

Work goes through September.

Area impacts:

Tahoe City
Work is scheduled from 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. Sunday, September 7 through Thursday, September 11 and from 7 p.m. Thursday, September 11 through Friday, September 12 at noon between Tahoe State Park and Commons Beach Road. Access to cross streets and driveways will remain open, however no street parking will be permitted in the construction zone.
You can see the stages of construction here.

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
Broadband utility work is scheduled along SR 28 Monday, September 8 through Friday, September 12 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. between Raccoon Street in Kings Beach and the Nevada state line.
Electrical utility work is scheduled on Thursday, September 11 from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. between Deer Street in Kings Beach and National Avenue in Tahoe Vista.

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
Broadband utility work is scheduled along SR 28 Monday, September 8 through Friday, September 12 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. between Raccoon Street in Kings Beach and the Nevada state line.

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
Work is complete from Idlewild Way to Elizabeth Williams Park, and will now begin work on repaving the Hurricane Bay section.
The trail will remain open Fridays through Sunday, with construction closures Mondays through Thursdays.
Heavy machinery will be on trail in construction areas. Please stay safe and respect trail closures.

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

Construction will occur for 12 weeks beginning in August. Learn more.

The Fanny Bridge in Tahoe City remains closed to all traffic until Saturday, November 15. Traffic will detour onto Lake Boulevard to access State Route 89 (SR 89) and SR 28. West Lake Boulevard remains open for business and transit center access with only the Fanny Bridge being closed. The pedestrian and bicycle path across the Truckee River Dam will remain open throughout the project.

All businesses in the Tahoe City area will remain open and accessible throughout the construction period.

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

You can view the schedule here.

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

Current Updates:

Work will continue along U.S. 50 with ITS conduit, guardrail, curb and gutter work throughout the project area Sundays at 8 p.m. through Fridays at noon. Utilities work – raising and placing manhole covers as well as permanent striping at state line will occur in mid-August.Early September: paving operations will resume as crews work from Marla Bay toward Cave Rock.

24-HOUR WORK ZONES:

Single lane closures will take place on Sundays at 8 p.m. through Fridays at noon on sections of U.S. 50 between Spooner Summit and the Nevada/California border at Stateline with ITS conduit, guardrail, curb, and gutter work. No lane restrictions are expected on weekends. A minimum of one lane in each direction will stay open at all times. Drivers can anticipate moderate travel delays through the work zone. Speeds will be reduced to 35 mph through work zones. While access to businesses and residences will be continuously maintained in most areas, certain side streets and driveways will temporarily be impacted as roadway excavation takes place in the immediate vicinity. Steel plates and earthwork will then be used after excavation to reestablish side street access.

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