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What do you mean I can’t go up Echo Summit without traction control devices?
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Northern Lights in South Lake Tahoe
Last night the Northern Lights put on a show in South Lake Tahoe. Our Officers got a break in their duties and took a few snaps of the show.
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Getting it done! Nice job working to get our road open, Caltrans District 3!!
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Fire crews are working extremely hard on the Caldor Fire. No structure losses reported
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Boulder blocking US-50
Cabin-sized rock at Echo Summit blocking E/B and W/B US 50. Road will be closed through the night. Find alternative routes for morning commute. No ETO (Estimated Time of Opening)
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No, No, NO!!!! I will say it again, Zip Ties ARE NOT approved Traction Control Devices!
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Caltrans is doing their best cleaning up Emerald Bay. Please have patience.
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Road conditions are bad enough. Please don’t contribute to the problem by not having proper traction control devices, nor proper footwear.
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Trying to bypass chain control, no no no!!
Please don’t make the neighborhoods impassable by trying to bypass chain control. Dangerous and not smart.
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Today, at 1638 hours, another large boulder came down onto US-50, same location. No injuries. While on scene, ANOTHER huge boulder came down without incident. Be vigilant when traveling through the burn areas. Very unstable hillsides.
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Parking Nightmares!!
SR-88 in front of Kirkwood Inn.
Notice how the parking gets worse the further back you go. Every vehicle in these pictures is parked illegally. On the white line is still illegal as your mirror is over the line and therefore, in the traffic lane.
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Vehicle vs. Snow grader
Saturday, Pioneer Trail, South Lake Tahoe
A vehicle driving above the speed limit & on the wrong side of the road, created traffic problems yesterday on Pioneer Trail when it collided into a grader. Thankfully, no injuries.
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Thank you to the citizens of South Lake Tahoe!! We know the last few days have been extremely stressful on all of us. Our evacuations went relatively ok. We really appreciate the patience you all showed as we headed out of town. Be safe.
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BE PREPARED!
US-50 from Meyers to Ice House Rd. may be closed in the next couple hours due to the Caldor fire in El Dorado County.
Please plan accordingly. Leave South Lake Tahoe as soon as possible. Use alternate routes such as SR-89 to I-80 or US-50 to I-395.
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August 17, 2021 (4:09 PM) The South Lake Tahoe area is NOT currently under any evacuation order. Road closures on US-50 may be implemented for through traffic in the next hour. Please plan accordingly and use alternate routes.
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This morning, at 0803 hours, a large boulder came off Echo Summit onto US-50, blocking both lanes. Caltrans made quick work getting the eastbound lane open, moving all the debris into the westbound lane. There is one-way traffic control going on now. Be prepared for delays.
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Good try, but NO! This Nissan Murano 2WD was attempting to pass rope off as Traction Control Devices. NOT SAFE!
Visit
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CLOSURE
Be advised US-50 (Echo Summit) is closed due to Avalanche Control. Refer to Caltrans for road conditions.
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This is so sad to see. Can anyone confirm what this memorial this was? It's on the west side of Sierra At Tahoe, facing west.
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Current Road Conditions - SR-89 Emerald Bay Road, north of Camp Richardson: Big Rig & truck with 40’ trailer blocking road at Cascade Road.
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US 50 at Echo Summit is back open! Thank you Caltrans District 3 for getting the cleanup done so quickly. Drive safe as there may be cleanup crews still in the area
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US-50 CLOSED (ECHO SUMMIT) due to avalanche control, heavy snow and multiple spin-outs.
Travel is highly discouraged. If you don't need to be on the road, DON'T.
No ETO at this time.
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Watch out for jaywalkers!!
One of our sergeants was on patrol when this big 'ol bear tried crossing US-50 at SR-89. He chose to take the bike path instead.
Use caution when traveling around the Lake Tahoe Basin. It is not uncommon to see wildlife in the roadways
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WARNING: Do not block snow removal equipment OR the roadway.
Keep your family safe.
Park in designated areas.
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US-50 Westbound at Echo Summit is opening now. Eastbound will open shortly.
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Thank you Nevada DOT. We have the same thing happening in EL Dorado County and Alpine County. Bears have definitely become more abundant in the populated areas.
Beware! Wildlife (mule deer/bears) may be moving differently near northern NV roadways due to
#CALDORFIRE
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Be alert while driving, especially at night, as wildfires can cause animals to wander into populated areas and come into contact with humans they would normally avoid.
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@CaltransDist3
This driver received a citation and a tow bill. Expensive day. Not to mention he lost the rest of them over the 1 mile he drove.
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I don't even want to say this out loud but, I think summer is over :( Screen shots below are from 2 days ago on Luther Pass (SR-89). Strom dropped hail making the roads slick and dangerous. Yesterday, we had snow flurries and today, freezing temperatures.
Be safe out there.
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This snow storm is really creating havoc on our major roadways. SR-88, SR-89, US-50, I-80, and US-395 (In the Sierra Mountains) all have restrictions. Have patience, drive slow, and keep a good space cushion between you and the vehicle in front of you.
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Bob Ross says it all. Nothing but rain & snow and not in a good way.
Stay home!
Flooding, chain control, closed roads, big rig restrictions…..
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Rock Slide Closes US-50
Last night, boulders from Echo Summit spilled onto Hwy 50 causing the hwy to be closed for approx 3 hours. Caltrans got the road open but there will be additional clean-up today. Be advised: Caltrans will be out there blasting the larger boulders today.
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These signs are in place for a reason!! This is Carson Pass on SR 88 and you can't even see the road
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This current storm is making a mess!
From rain, to sleet, to snow, we're seeing it all. Please use caution when traveling through the Sierra Nevada Mountains. We are seeing icy roads during the hours of darkness so slow down!! Thank you!
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This is what happens when Caltrans tells you not to continue through Chain Control and you do it anyway. Insufficient Traction Control Devices (Chains) coupled with the weight of this vehicle caused it to become disabled in the eastbound lane of US-50, just east of Twin Bridges
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UNAPPROVED traction control devices!!!!!!
Be prepared before you get to the chain-up area. Be sure your traction control devices (TCD) are approved by Caltrans, be sure they are appropriate for you tires, be sure you know how you use them.
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CHAIN CONTROL UPDATE:
SR-4 EBBETTS PASS CLOSED DUE TO SNOW .
SR-88 - CHAINS OR SNOW TIRES ARE REQUIRED FROM KIRKWOOD TO PICKETTS JCT.
SR-89 - CHAINS OR SNOW TIRES ARE REQUIRED FROM PICKETTS JCT TO 2.7 MI SOUTH OF THE JCT OF US 50 LUTHER PASS. US-50 - NO TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS
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US-50 @ Echo Summit Caltrans working to clear the rockslide. The road is currently still closed but hopefully we will have one way traffic at 1pm.
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Hi! Thank you Caltrans for getting the roads ready for this holiday weekend. There are A LOT of people heading to the slopes today. Patience
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY
We currently have two truck tractor & trailers (big rigs) blocking SR-89 in the switchbacks of Emerald Bay. Estimated time to open (ETO) the road is expected in approx. 30-90 minutes. Find alternate routes. This is south of Emerald Bay.
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Have some peace of mind knowing law enforcement is protecting our area as the fire crews do their jobs.
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SR-89 Monitor Pass Alpine County (3/18/24)
Still closed.
Caltrans is working tirelessly to get the pass open. Shouldn’t be too long now.
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UPDATE:
More boulders came down over night. Caltrans made excellent progress on clearing the road. One-way traffic control continues.
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Unchained big rig blocking North Upper Truckee Road @ Coyote Ridge Road. Avoid the area. Unknown ETO.
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US-50 / Lake Tahoe Blvd is slow due to merging traffic at Stateline. Have patience, traffic is moving.
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ATTENTION MOTORISTS: These are current conditions for the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Please avoid travel if possible. If travel is a must, plan ahead for the worst-case scenario. Weather and road conditions are terrible. Drive safe
It’s slow going right now for travelers over the Sierra mountain passes: Chain controls, gusty winds & snow. Here’s a live look at current conditions on I-80 at Donner Summit.
@CHP_Truckee
@CHP_HQ
@CaltransHQ
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ROCKS BLOCKING US-50 AT ECHO SUMMIT
*****NOW OPEN****
Multiple rocks/boulders have fallen off Echo Summit onto US-50. One-way traffic control is in effect now. US-50 will be closed briefly as crews work to clean up the mess. Please have patience.
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The storm is coming
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued the Sierra Mtns. above 5500 feet from Wednesday 11 AM until Thursday 11 AM for heavy snow and gusty winds. Moderate snowfall is expected, heaviest Wednesday evening through early Thursday morning. Travel is discouraged!
#CAwx
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SR-89 @ Emerald Bay is open....for now. Anticipate it closing due to this next storm. Roadways may be narrower than normal in some spots.
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***ROAD CLOSURE***
8/20/21 Hwy 50 will be closed in both directions from Sly Park Rd. to Twin Bridges due to the Caldor Fire. There will be a soft closure on Hwy 50 from Meyers to Twin Bridges for locals only. No commercial vehicles will be allowed.
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Chain Control in effect on US 50. Here's Echo Summit right now
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**SR-88 IS CLOSED FROM DEW DROP (AMADOR CO) TO SR-89 (PICKETTS JCT - ALPINE CO) DUE TO A WILDFIRE
MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE
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US-50's slide @ milepost marker (MPM) 50.14.
@CaltransDist3
working hard to clear the roads. 3 slides within 12 miles, ugh!!!
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SR-89 southbound closed at Emerald Bay & McKinney/Rubicon
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US-50 Closure Update-Echo Summit
Still drilling. Switching to explosives soon. Caltrans is working diligently. US-50 MAY open this evening, MAY.
Stay updated by visiting the Caltrans District 3 page or website
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It's Wagon Train time again! Please use caution when traveling around the Wagon Train and enjoy the history. Happening now between South Lake Tahoe & Placerville.
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Just kidding! But good luck getting here. Drive safely!!!
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Sloppy wet mess out there this morning.
Travel is not advised due to excessive rain and snow.
Know your route before you go. Many passes are closed due to flooding and snow.
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Winter Weather strikes the Sierra Mountains
Please check your route before heading into the Sierra Mountains. We are seeing Chain Controls and Closures on our mountain roads. Know before you go.
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US-50 (Echo Summit) is closed due to an avalanche near Frog Pond. 5-6' deep, 30' wide. No pics yet. Unknown ETO. Please have patience
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TIPS FOR RETURNING HOME:
Ensure you have a full tank of fuel in your vehicle.
Get groceries before you return.
Many businesses may still be closed and/or without their products. No deliveries have been allowed in so please be patient and prepared.
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We DO get snow here in South Lake Tahoe once in a while. Drive cautiously today on our slick roads.
http://t.co/9q3SQzEAWa
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It’s striping time!!! Thank you Caltrans for getting our roads back to normal.
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View of the North Upper Truckee area from Heather Circle and Lake Tahoe Blvd. No fire observed west of North Upper Truckee. Spot fires have been very common.
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SR-89 at Emerald Bay completely blocked. Find alternate route.
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We’re seeing chain control and closures on our Sierra Nevada Mountain passes.
Refer to the Caltrans website for Traction Control Device information, Chain Control information, & Live Traffic Cameras.
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TIPS FOR RETURNING HOME:
Ensure you have a full tank of fuel in your vehicle.
Get groceries before you return.
Many businesses may still be closed and/or without their products. No deliveries have been allowed in so please be patient and prepared.
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December 2, 2019 (1:20 PM)
TRAFFIC ADVISORY
CHP is on scene with a rock slide on US-50 just east of Echo Summit. CHP is currently doing one way traffic control and CALTRANS has been notified to clear the debris. There is an estimated 5 hours to reopen the W/B lane.
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Slide on SR 89, south of Emerald Bay
@CaltransDist3
is making quick work of it though. Traffic is still getting by
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CHP assisted with traffic control at the Renaissance Fair at Camp Richardson in South Lake Tahoe. A knight placed his hands on Officer Steiner's patrol vehicle assuming he would be searched for weapons.
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY
US-50 in the S. Lake Tahoe/Meyers area is closed between Pioneer Trail and Airport Road. Use alternate routes. This will be a long closure and there is no estimated time to open the road. Avoid traveling in this area if possible.
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US-50, in El Dorado County, is closed temporarily due to an emergency incident. Eastbound is closed at Sly Park in Pollock Pines and westbound is closed in Meyers (South Lake Tahoe). There is no estimated time of opening at this time. Motorists are advised to find an alt. route
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Emerald Bay- 3rd slide today. Use caution in Avalanche Zones
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US-50 on Echo Summit has been reopened!! Yay. Nice job
@CaltransDist3
& SLT CHP. Thanks for working holidays! Happy Easter everyone!
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And so it begins.....
Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from 2 mi east of Kirkwood to 5 mi west of Picketts Jct (Alpine Co).
Know before you go and BE PREPARED.
ONLY TRAVEL IF ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, PLEASE
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Hey, that's us! : )
Current condition at the 89/50 roundabout in Meyers. Our plows are out again as snow is expected to linger throughout the evening before tapering off early tomorrow morning.
@CHPSouthLake
@CountyElDorado
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April 9, 2021 (7:52AM)
Traffic Advisory
At 5:45AM a rock slide occurred on US-50 at Echo Summit. All lanes are currently blocked. Caltrans is working on opening up Johnson Pass Rd. The estimated time to open the roadway is 4-6 hours. We will keep you updated.
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See post from Caltrains District 3 below. Please be patient. As you can see, this is a very precarious situation.
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Yesterday, Feb 13, at appr. 5:45 pm, a multi-vehicle collision caused injuries and delays on Echo Summit. A pickup traveling eastbound allegedly lost control and collided into two sedans traveling westbound at the same time. US-50 was temporarily closed as emergency crews worked.
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May 28, 2021
Happening now.
CHP had SR-89 at S. Upper Truckee Rd. shutdown due to a big rig fire 🔥. SLT Fire Dept. is on scene and Welcomes towing is en route. The CHP is conducting one way traffic. Please expect a slight traffic delay and use caution in the area.
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South Tahoe Refuse Co. will have a temporary transfer station in Kyburz available for customers who need to dispose of their excess waste. Saturday, Sept. 18th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. only.
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CHP - Truckee is working a fatal collision in the area of SR-89 & Cabin Creek Rd. This is an active investigation so please find alternate routes if possible.
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We had a special visitor last week.
Mr. Xavier stopped our office to extend his gratitude to two special officers. Last month, Officers Burke & Stevens responded to a major injury collision involving Mr. Xavier's son. Their actions exemplify the highest standards of the CHP.
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SR-89 @ Emerald Bay is open!!
Thank you Caltrans and our local tow companies for getting this done.
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CLOSURE
Be advised SR-88 (Carson Pass) is closed for an undetermined amount of time due to heavy snow, limited visibility and extreme avalanche danger. Refer to Caltrans for road conditions.
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July 19, 2021 (9:30PM)
ROAD CLOSURE
Due to the increased danger from the Tamarack fire, the following road will be closed to through traffic.
SR-88 at the Nevada/California state line to SR-89 at Pickett’s Junction.
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Thank you!!
Crews are working hard to fill the numerous potholes throughout the City. Today, they will be at Ski Run Blvd. and Stateline Ave. We have completed over 530 potholes to date and we know there are still plenty to fill. Please take it slow in work zones.
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