
Thu | Oct 3, 2024
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 November 4–November 9:
Underground Broadband Project
Caltrans is advising motorists of a broadband installation project continuing along State Route 28 (SR-28) along the north shore of Lake Tahoe. The broadband project is part of a larger statewide effort by the California Department of Technology to bring high-speed broadband into rural communities. The contractor for this project is Teichert Construction.
Utility work and paving operations with one-way traffic control is scheduled along SR-28 at the following locations and times:
- Monday, November 4 from 7 a.m. until Thursday, November 7 at midnight between the Nevada state line and Speedboat Avenue in Brockway. No work is scheduled between midnight and 7 a.m. Monday through Thursday.
- Monday, November 4 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. between Lardin Way and Center Street.
- Monday, November 4 through Thursday, November 7 from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. between Sierra Terrace Road and Star Harbor in Tahoe City.
- Tuesday, November 5 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. between Ridgewood Road and Onyx Street in Carnelian Bay.
- Wednesday, November 6 from 6:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at Lardin Way
- Thursday, November 7 from 7 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. between Ridgewood Road and Center Street
Motorists could encounter total delays of up to one hour between Tahoe City and Kings Beach on SR-28 due to the various construction activities. Please allow for extra time to reach your destination, especially during school drop-off and pick-up times. All work on road construction projects will be suspended on weekends and holidays. Schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment or material availability, or other unexpected events.
Caltrans District 3 is responsible for maintaining and operating 4,385 lane miles in 11 Sacramento Valley and Northern Sierra counties. Caltrans reminds motorists to “Be Work Zone Alert” and slow in construction zones for the safety of travelers and crews performing these improvements.
Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor
Caltrans is reminding motorists of various lane and ramp closures in multiple locations along Interstate 80 (I-80) as several projects and emergency repairs continue in Placer, Nevada and Sierra counties.
Emergency repair work is starting to wrap up for the season, but construction continues on major projects and motorists still may experience delays up to a maximum of two hours and are encouraged to factor in additional travel times along the I-80 Sierra corridor. Here is the breakdown for next week:
Eastbound I-80
- Placer/Nevada bridge preservation project
- Near Magra, lane closures will be in place from 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. Monday, November 4 through Thursday, November 7. Work is also scheduled from 10 p.m. Friday, November 8 through 8 a.m. Saturday, November 9.
- Near Alta, lane closures will be in place from 5 p.m. to 10 a.m. Monday, November 4 through Thursday, November 7. Work is also scheduled from 9 p.m. Friday, November 8 through 7 a.m. Saturday, November 9.
- Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Monte Vista and Drum Forebay, lane and ramp closures will be in place around the clock beginning at 6 a.m. Monday, November 4 through 11 a.m. Friday, November 8. Work is also scheduled from 7 p.m. Friday, November 8 through 7 p.m. Saturday, November 9.
- Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project between Yuba Gap and the junction with State Route 20 (SR-20), lane closures will be in place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, November 4 through Thursday, November 7. Work is also scheduled from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday, November 8.
- Placer/Nevada bridge preservation project near Crystal Lake, lane closures will be in place from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, November 4 through Thursday, November 7. Work is scheduled to end at 6 a.m. Friday, November 8.
- Soda Springs Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Troy and Soda Springs, lane closures will be in place around the clock beginning at 2 a.m. Monday, November 4 through 10 a.m. Friday, November 8. Work is also scheduled from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, November 9.
Westbound I-80
- Soda Springs Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Soda Springs and Troy, lane closures will be in place around the clock beginning at 6 a.m. Tuesday, November 5 through 11 a.m. Friday, November 8.
- Emergency Repairs Location 3 between Rainbow and Cisco Grove, lane closures will be in place from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, November 5 and Wednesday, November 6.
- Placer/Nevada bridge preservation project near Crystal Lake, lane closures will be in place from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday, November 4 through Thursday, November 7. Work is scheduled to end at 7 a.m. Friday, November 8.
- Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project between the junction with SR-20 and Yuba Gap, lane closures will be in place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, November 4 through Thursday, November 7. Work is also scheduled from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, November 8.
- Emergency Repairs Location 2 between Yuba Gap and Emigrant Gap, various lane and ramp closures will be in place from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, November 5 through Friday, November 8.
- Placer/Nevada bridge preservation project near Blue Canyon, lane closures will be in place from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday, November 4 through Thursday, November 7. Work is scheduled to end at 7 a.m. Friday, November 8.
- Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Drum Forebay and Monte Vista, lane and ramp closures will be in place around the clock beginning at 6 a.m. Monday, November 4 through 7 p.m. Saturday, November 9.
- Placer/Nevada bridge preservation project
- Near Magra, lane closures will be in place from 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. Monday, November 4 through Thursday, November 7. Work is also scheduled from 8 p.m. Friday, November 8 through 8 a.m. Saturday, November 9.
- Near Alta, lane closures will be in place from 7 p.m. to 10 a.m. Monday, November 4 through Thursday, November 7. Work is also scheduled from 9 p.m. Friday, November 8 through 7 a.m. Saturday, November 9.
California (SR 28)
North Lake Tahoe Lateral Pipeline Replacement Project
Lead agency: Southwest Gas
Project Updates
- As of August 18, 2024, gas line replacement work has been successfully completed, and the construction crews are now off the road. Pavement restoration is still pending and will be completed at a later date
Carnelian Bay Pedestrian Crosswalk
Lead agency: Caltrans
Area impacts:
- SR 28 at Center Street in Carnelian Bay – Starting July 14, 2024 for approximately 3 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 July 2024 (completion expected July 2025)
- Work will begin in Tahoe City and progress eastward
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