Holiday traffic on westbound Interstate 80 is gridlocked through Truckee. Side streets are not a better alternative, according to Truckee officials.

“If you are trying to get over the summit to Sacramento or Bay Area, please do not try to use your GPS to find side streets, they are clogged or closed. Old Highway 40 (Donner Pass Road) from Donner Lake to Sugar Bowl is closed with no estimated time for reopening and is not a way over the summit,” Truckee police officers warn.

Donner Pass Road from Highway 89 south to the Donnergate area is gridlocked with westbound traffic. There is not alternative route. 

Traffic issues on town streets may be reported to 530.550.2320.