NV Energy to begin work on Highway 50 at south shore Tahoe to replace vaults
NV Energy will begin work Wednesday, Sept. 18 on Highway 50 in Stateline at south shore Lake Tahoe to replace equipment in two underground electric vaults. The work, including excavation and repaving, is estimated to be completed by October 11. The schedule is subject to change based on weather.
During this time, NV Energy will work closely with the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) regarding road closures.
Both westbound lanes of Highway 50 from Lake Parkway to Stateline Avenue will be closed during this period, Sept. 18 through Oct. 11. Traffic will be diverted to Lake Parkway for business access and through traffic. Westbound travel will be possible on Highway 50 from 5 p.m. Fridays through 6 a.m. Mondays via the center turn lane.