The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has announced that work resumed April 27 on U.S. 50 between Spooner Summit and the Nevada-California border, marking the final season of a two-year resurfacing project along the busy east shore corridor.
The project will repave more than seven additional miles of highway this year, following last season’s work through the Stateline casino corridor and areas near Cave Rock.
What Drivers Can Expect
Construction is scheduled to continue through October, with regular lane reductions and slower travel speeds:
Single lane closures Sunday evenings through Friday at midday
At least one lane in each direction will remain open at all times
Speed limits reduced to 35 mph in work zones
Moderate travel delays expected throughout the corridor
Temporary impacts to side streets and driveways during active work
Closures will pause during major holidays and special events, though schedules may shift depending on weather conditions.
One section that was skipped last year—between Round Hill and Zephyr Cove—will also be repaved during this phase.
What’s Being Improved
The project covers just over 13 miles of U.S. 50, a stretch used by roughly 26,000 drivers daily.
In addition to new pavement, upgrades include:
Centerline rumble strips and wider lane separation to reduce head-on crashes
Replacement of aging guardrails with reinforced barriers
New concrete curbing designed to withstand snow removal
Installation of a fiber optic line to support future transportation technology
Many portions of this highway have not been fully resurfaced since 2007.
Bigger Picture
While the current work focuses on resurfacing and safety upgrades, it’s also part of a broader long-term effort to improve mobility along Tahoe’s east shore. NDOT has been gathering public input through its corridor management planning process to guide future improvements.
The most important takeaway: plan extra time.
With construction stretching through peak summer and early fall travel season, delays are expected to be a regular part of the drive between Spooner Summit and Stateline.
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