Hwy. 50 delays in South Tahoe about to begin

Caltrans is advising motorists to expect up to 10-minute delays on Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe between Trout Creek Bridge and Los Angeles Boulevard beginning June 4. Crews will begin grinding and paving operations as part of a stormwater and water quality improvement project.

Beginning June 4, motorists can expect eastbound lane closures from 7am-3:30pm Monday through Thursday, until 11am on Friday.

This work is part of a two-mile, $40.6 million road improvement project. This project includes new sand traps, stormwater detention vaults and filtration ponds to collect and treat runoff before it reaches Lake Tahoe. In addition, the project will help reduce vehicle emissions by adding Class II bike lanes, Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant sidewalks, and pedestrian lighting. Other features include new intersection signals, landscaping and streetscaping.