NV Energy clearing hazardous materials in Tahoe Basin, disruptions expected
NV Energy start replacing power poles and clearing large logs and brush that pose fire hazards to company infrastructure in the Tahoe Basin this week. Due to the steep, mountainous terrain in the area, NV Energy will use helicopters to conduct this work.
Customers and visitors to the area can expect to see the helicopter working overhead, and logging trucks and other heavy equipment in the area beginning Oct. 15 and lasting for approximately five weeks.
NV Energy officials say there may be brief disruptions to traffic and trails between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. while work is ongoing. There are no anticipated power outages with this work.
The work is part of NV Energy’s natural disaster protection plan, also called Power Safe NV. During this time frame, NV Energy will rebuild a four-mile stretch of power line between Hidden Beach Plaza to Thunderbird Lodge. Additionally, the company will be removing hazardous logs and brush from six sections along Lake Tahoe.
Roads and trails in the area will be impacted during this time frame to allow for the safe movement of the helicopter and other equipment. NV Energy officials say affected areas will include:
Roads:
US Highway 50:
- Intermittent closures near Spooner Summit and Glenbrook
- Intermittent closures near Spooner Cut-Off Road
State Route 28:
- Intermittent and full closure of lanes along State Row 28 in Crystal Bay and between Sand Harbor and Thunderbird Lodge
- Lane closure of State Route 28 near Sweetwater Road
Trails:
- East Shore Bike Path
- Bear Mountain Trail
- Chimney Beach Trails
- Daggett Loop Trail
- Tahoe Rim Trail to the East of US 50
Officials say additional customer impacts, including temporary displacements for customers whose homes are in the flight path of the helicopter, are being communicated to customers directly by NV Energy.
The work will be completed by NV Energy in collaboration with contractors from Asplundh, VM West and Wasach Electric.
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