Truckee-Tahoe Travel Alert
Updated for September 13-15, 2024
Sunny skies & temps in the 70s/60s are in store for this weekend.
Our hearts are with Washoe County as crews respond to the Davis Fire, located in Washoe Valley south of Reno, NV. The fire spans 5,796 acres with 37% containment. Stay safe, keep an eye on air quality, and keep the affected communities in your thoughts. View fire webcam here.
Road Closures for Davis Fire:
-Mt Rose Highway RT431, both directions from US-395-Alt/Virginia Street to Mount Rose Ski Area
-US-395-Alt/Virginia Street, both directions from Bowers Interchange to Eastlake Blvd
Download the Watch Duty App to get updates and sign up for TahoeAlerts - Your One-Stop Emergency Notification System.
Legacy Trail September 2024 Closures
Sierra Nevada Construction will be resuming work on the Truckee River Legacy Trail as part of the Town of Truckee's ongoing 2024 Paving and Drainage Project. Over the next three weeks, segments of the Legacy Trail will be closed on selected dates to accommodate crews performing preparation and paving work with heavy equipment.
Closure Dates:
September 16-17
September 20
September 23-26
What to Expect:
- No Through Access: During the closure dates, there will be no through passage between Glenshire and town.
-Weekend Access: The entire Legacy Trail will be open and accessible on weekends.
-Trail Segments Near Work Zones: These segments will remain open, but users should heed posted signs and exercise caution around work areas.
Tahoe National Forest increased fire restrictions beginning Aug 1, 2024. Under increased restrictions all campfires, smoking, shooting and charcoal BBQs are prohibited on Tahoe National Forest lands and recreation areas.
