Construction continues to move ahead on the Fanny Bridge replacement project in Sunnyside, California, bringing noticeable traffic changes for drivers around Lake Tahoe. The bridge is a key connection point near the Truckee River Dam and remains closed as work crews push toward a targeted reopening.
During the project, drivers will continue to be routed onto the Lake Boulevard bypass for access to both State Route 89 and State Route 28. According to Caltrans, West Lake Boulevard will remain open for business and for transit center access, with only the Fanny Bridge being closed.
To maintain access for recreation and tourism through the busy fall season, Caltrans also confirmed that the walking and bicycle path across the Truckee River Dam will remain open throughout the project.
Current construction includes installing a new permanent sewer line, scheduled for work on Friday, November 7. With progress continuing steadily, construction on the Fanny Bridge will end by December 1, and should reopen by that day, according to Caltrans. This milestone is part of a broader effort to improve infrastructure and traffic circulation on the west side of Lake Tahoe.
Along the North Shore, nighttime high-speed utility work is scheduled on State Route 28 in Kings Beach from November 1 to November 6, between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. each night. One-way traffic operations will be enforced between Bear Street and Brook Avenue roundabout, along with the Raccoon Street roundabout, which may cause minor delays.
Crews also noted more high-speed internet installations planned between the Raccoon Street roundabout and the Nevada state line, Monday, November 3, through Friday, November 7, from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m.
On State Route 89 through Placer County, utility work continues between South Street and Fern Street in the Homewood area from November 3 to November 6, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Additional lane controls are expected:
The Fanny Bridge project is part of Tahoe’s regional effort to:
Improve emergency access and year-round traffic flow
Modernize utilities including sewer and fiber networks
Enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety
Protect Lake Tahoe’s environmental quality during high seasonal use
With winter weather approaching, crews are focused on completing as much as possible before snowfall slows construction.
Originally reported by 2 News Nevada.
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