2024 Summer Road Construction Resources and Updates

Several projects are occurring in the region that will improve and repair infrastructure but will impact traffic and transportation at multiple locations between Incline Village and Tahoe City this summer. From replacement gas lines and water mains to broadband installation, replacement paving and other projects, it’s all underway.

While this summer (and next summer) will continue to be a challenge for drivers on SR 28, please keep the long-term gain in mind – new gas lines and broadband capabilities for the benefit and safety of our community plus smooth and durable pavement.

Here’s where to find updates related to what’s happening and where to expect delays:

Update for the week of May 19 to May 24:

Work will be occurring in Tahoe City again this coming week.   This should be the last week that underground work will be occurring in Tahoe City. 

May 19 – 24, Q&D will have one way reversing traffic control:

• At Mackinaw Road in Tahoe City from Sunday, May 19 at 7 pm until Friday, May 24 at 5 am 
• Between Grove Street and Rocky Ridge Road from Sunday, May 19 at 7 pm until Friday, May 24 at 5 am

Also, there will be various rolling closures in the eastbound direction on SR28.  The crews need to mark centerline of their pipeline for future work in the pending weeks.  Traffic will be stopped for up to 5 minutes and then the crews will move to the shoulder and allow traffic through.  Westbound traffic will not be effected with closures for this activity.  These closures will occur between:  

• Chinquapin Drive and the State Route 267 junction in Kings Beach from 8 am – 3 pm Monday, May 20 through Wednesday, May 22.

The week after next (May 29-30), Q&D will be repaving their work areas and buttoning up these Tahoe City work zones and will them start moving further east. Q&D will be off the roadway next week by 5am Friday morning due to the Memorial Day Holiday.   Work will not commence until Tuesday evening (May 28). 

California (SR 28)

North Lake Tahoe Lateral Pipeline Replacement Project
Lead agency: Southwest Gas
Project Updates
Area impacts:

• SR 28 in Tahoe City – Starting May 5, 2024; 24-hour work zones with delays of up to 30 min
• SR 28 from Carnelian Bay to Kings Beach – Starting in June 2024; 24-hour work zones with delays of up to 30 min; work in progress from 7 pm Sundays to 12 pm Fridays

Carnelian Bay Pedestrian Crosswalk
Lead agency: Caltrans
Area impacts:

• SR 28 at Center Street in Carnelian Bay – Starting in May 2024 for approximately 6 weeks; minimal traffic impacts

Underground Broadband Project
Lead agency: Teichert (info will be available via Caltrans once project begins)
Area impacts:

• SR 28 between Tahoe City and Kings Beach – Starting June 2024 (completion expected July 2025)

Conductor Casing Crossing
Lead agency: Tahoe City Public Utility District
Area impacts:

• SR 28 in Tahoe City – Project occurring in coordination with other road construction projects; should take 1 week in June 2024 and will be completed at night with minimal traffic impacts

Pavement Overlay – Agate Bay
Lead agency: Placer County
Area impacts:

• Onyx Drive and Sahara Drive – Project zone is approximately 1 mile; 2-week project timeline starting September 2024

Water System Upgrades
Lead agency: North Tahoe Public Utility District
Area impacts:

• SR 28 in Carnelian Bay and Cedar Flat – Projects start after Labor Day (Sept 3-Oct 15)
• SR 28 in Kings Beach – Brockway water main; project starts after Labor Day (Sept 3-Oct 15) with one-way traffic control for 3 weeks along SR 28 from Park Lane to Stateline

Nevada (SR 28 & SR 431)

NDOT projects – visit NVRoads.com for existing conditions, updates, etc.

Contract 3858
Lead agency: NDOT
Area impacts:

• SR28 and SR 431 in Incline Village – Project near completion; no major traffic impacts, some shoulder closures or lane shifts possible