What do the modeled Lake Tahoe basin approach gates report?

Restrictions are currently reported on one or more modeled Lake Tahoe basin approach gates. Review every gate before departure.

Which modeled Lake Tahoe basin approach gates have reported closures or restrictions?

West via I-80 / Donner: restrictions reported. Alternating Lanes on I-80 East due to Slab Replacement. Reported lane count: 2 of 2. West via US-50 / Echo: restrictions reported. One-Way Traffic on US-50 East / West due to Drainage Work. Reported lane count: 1 of 2. Estimated delay: 10 min. South via SR-88 + SR-89: restrictions reported. Drainage Work on SR-88 East / West. 1 of 2 lanes closed. Estimated delay: 10 min.

Lake Tahoe

Road open with restrictions

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ROAD ACCESS

Getting there

MAIN ROAD
Road open with restrictions
West via I-80 / Donner
- Colfax to first Nevada County line
- First Nevada County clip
- Placer return clip to Donner Summit county line
- Donner Summit county line to Truckee junction
1. Colfax to first Nevada County line
  Road open with restrictions
  Road work and lane restrictions
  Eastbound I-80
  Where
  Alta (Alta Bonny Nook Rd / Morton Rd) to Drum Forebay Rd
  What
  Slab replacement
  Traffic impact
  Alternating lanes
  Expected to end
  Aug 21, 8:59 AM
  Road work and lane restrictions
  Eastbound I-80
  Where
  Whitmore Maintenance Station to Nyack Rd
  What
  Highway construction
  Traffic impact
  Alternating lanes
  Expected to end
  Aug 18, 5:59 AM
  Road work and lane restrictions
  Westbound I-80
  Where
  Drum Forebay Rd to Alta (Alta Bonny Nook Rd / Morton Rd)
  What
  Slab replacement
  Traffic impact
  Lane restriction
  Expected to end
  Aug 21, 8:59 AM
  Road work and lane restrictions
  Westbound I-80
  Where
  Nyack Rd to Whitmore Maintenance Station
  What
  Highway construction
  Traffic impact
  Lane restriction
  Expected to end
  Aug 18, 5:59 AM
  Road work and lane restrictions
  Westbound I-80
  Where
  Gold Run Rest Area (WB) to Magra (Railroad)
  What
  Fiber optic installation
  Traffic impact
  Lane restriction
  Expected to end
  Aug 18, 5:01 AM
2. First Nevada County clip
  Road open
3. Placer return clip to Donner Summit county line
  Road open with restrictions
  Road work and lane restrictions
  Eastbound I-80
  Where
  Beg Chain-On to Soda Springs / Norden
  What
  Striping operation
  Traffic impact
  Lane restriction
  Expected to end
  Aug 21, 11:59 AM
4. Donner Summit county line to Truckee junction
  Road open with restrictions
  Road work and lane restrictions
  Eastbound I-80
  Where
  Beg Chain-On to Soda Springs / Norden
  What
  Striping operation
  Traffic impact
  Lane restriction
  Expected to end
  Aug 21, 11:59 AM
ALTERNATE ROAD
Road open with restrictions
West via US-50 / Echo
- El Dorado County line to California / Nevada state line
1. El Dorado County line to California / Nevada state line
  Road open with restrictions
  Road work and lane restrictions
  Both directions US-50
  Where
  Bridal Veil Falls Rd to Alder Creek Rd
  What
  Drainage work
  Traffic impact
  One-way traffic
  Expected to end
  Aug 18, 5:59 AM
  Delay
  Est. 10 min
  Road work and lane restrictions
  Eastbound US-50
  Where
  Mosquito Rd / Broadway to Ridgeway Dr (Sawmill)
  What
  Paving operation
  Traffic impact
  Alternating lanes
  Expected to end
  Aug 18, 5:59 AM
ALTERNATE ROAD
Road open with restrictions
South via SR-88 + SR-89
- San Joaquin / Amador county line to Amador / Alpine county line
- Amador / Alpine county line to Picketts Junction
- Picketts Junction to Alpine / El Dorado county line
- Alpine / El Dorado county line to US-50 junction
1. San Joaquin / Amador county line to Amador / Alpine county line
  Road open with restrictions
  Road work and lane restrictions
  Both directions SR-88
  Where
  Matson Drive (Right) to Hill Top Street (Right)
  What
  Drainage work
  Traffic impact
  Lane restriction
  Expected to end
  Aug 18, 5:59 AM
  Delay
  Est. 10 min
  Road work and lane restrictions
  Both directions SR-88
  Where
  Route104 East/Ridge Road (Left) to Sunset Drive West
  What
  Its/various electrical works
  Traffic impact
  Lane restriction
  Expected to end
  Aug 18, 5:59 AM
  Delay
  Est. 10 min
2. Amador / Alpine county line to Picketts Junction
  Road open
3. Picketts Junction to Alpine / El Dorado county line
  Road open
4. Alpine / El Dorado county line to US-50 junction
  Road open

Road details

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Coverage details

Covers three modeled approach gates into the Lake Tahoe basin — some nearby roads aren't monitored. See what's included.

This region status covers three modeled gates into the Tahoe basin: I-80 from Colfax across Donner Summit to the Truckee junction, US-50 from the Sacramento / El Dorado county line over Echo Summit to the California–Nevada state line, and SR-88 from the San Joaquin / Amador county line through Carson Pass to Picketts Junction followed by SR-89 through Luther Pass to Meyers.

These gates do not establish in-basin circulation coverage. West-shore SR-89 through Emerald Bay, NV-28 / Mount Rose, NV-207, US-50 east of Stateline, and roads between basin communities are outside the region verdict. Use the linked member destination pages for their separately modeled approaches.

Conditions can change quickly in the mountains. This page never replaces chain requirements, closures, or official Caltrans guidance. This boundary supports no claim about in-basin circulation or any road outside the three modeled basin approach gates. Neither surface makes a safe-to-drive or all-clear claim.