Fri | Jul 11, 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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Note: Caltrans Construction activities in the north Tahoe area are paused from July 3-13.

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
Utility work is scheduled at the following locations and times:
- Week of June 23
  - Along eastbound SR 28 Wednesday, June 25 from 6 a.m. until 4 p.m. between Laurel Drive in Tahoe Vista and the State Route 267 junction in Kings Beach.
- Please note that crews will be shifting around to various sections throughout the week with one-way traffic control in effect when necessary.

Pavement Rehabilitation Project

Lead agency: Caltrans

Work to begin June 2 and go through 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
Drainage work in preparation for the upcoming SR 28 Pavement Rehabilitation Project is scheduled along both directions of SR 28 Sunday, June 22 through Thursday, June 26 from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. between Lake Forest Road (West) and Dollar Drive.

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

Construction will occur for 12 weeks beginning in August.

Current prep work:

Fanny Bridge closures are scheduled Monday, June 23 through Thursday, June 26 from 7 p.m. until 9 a.m.
During these closures, traffic will be detoured via Lake Boulevard to access State Routes 89 (SR 89) and SR 28. These closures are to assist with the installation of the dam diversion in preparation for the complete replacement of Fanny Bridge starting in August.

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

NEW LANE REDUCTIONS/SHIFTS

U.S. 50 will be reduced to one lane in each direction between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. for two nights, beginning June 29 through the morning of July 1 through the casino corridor between the Nevada-California state line and Lake Parkway.
Work zone lane closures will routinely shift through the area as crews add a final one-inch top layer of sealer paving to the initial two+ inches of pavement.
Motorists are reminded to budget extra travel time and drive attentively and slowly through the changing lane configurations and to detour around the area when possible.
Access to businesses will be continuously maintained, but certain side streets and driveways will temporarily be impacted as paving takes place.
Drivers will also see future lane reductions in the area for utility and traffic signal work, as well as final roadway striping.

Crews will not be working July 3-13. Work will resume Sunday, July 13 at 9 p.m.