A large boulder rolled onto westbound U.S. 50 in the Glenbrook area of Lake Tahoe around 6:30 Saturday night, causing a non-injury accident.
Nevada Highway Patrol, Nevada Department of Transportation and other safety agencies immediately responded. The Nevada Department of Transportation says they plan to contract specialty large equipment to first break apart and then remove the boulder, estimated to be nine feet wide by six feet high, on Monday.
Until the boulder can be removed, one lane of westbound U.S. 50 will remain closed. With westbound travel reduced to one lane, drivers are reminded to drive safely in the area, and to plan a little additional travel time. Work to remove the boulder is anticipated to last through Monday, and potentially Tuesday if needed.
The Nevada Department of Transportation says traffic safety is their top priority, and has dedicated millions to continuing roadside safety and erosion mitigation projects in the Lake Tahoe area. This summer, NDOT will extend the westbound U.S. 50 Cave Rock to increase traveler safety and help reduce the potential of rockfall onto the roadway in the area.
