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Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

Caltrans is reminding motorists of various lane and ramp closures in multiple locations along Interstate 80 (I-80) as several projects and emergency repairs continue in Placer, Nevada and Sierra counties.

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Nevada County Invites Public to Offer Input in Local Road Safety Plan

NEVADA CITY, Calif. – Nevada County Public Works invites you to a public meeting about the Local Road Safety Plan on Monday, Aug. 5 at 3 p.m. at the Eric Rood Administrative Center, 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City. Staff use …

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Truckee, Teichert Construction Settle $559,000 Stormwater Violation Case

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Town of Truckee and Teichert Construction have agreed to a combined penalty of $559,701 to settle allegations of stormwater violations related to the Coldstream Roundabout project. This project, conducted from 2021 to 2022, involved transforming a …

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History and Technical Aspects of the Big Boy Locomotive

Big Boy, the largest operating steam locomotive in the world, roared through Truckee late last Sunday. It was delayed two and a half hours because it hit a fallen tree on the tracks near Auburn. Because it was delayed, the …

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Placer County Supervisors Discuss Parking and Transportation Issues

KINGS BEACH, Calif. – The Placer County Supervisors covered several items regarding transportation and parking during their Tuesday, June 25 meeting in Kings Beach.

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Donkey Town and El Burro Trails to Close for Cabin Creek Forest Restoration Project

TRUCKEE, Calif. – According to the Truckee Dirt Union the Donkey Town and El Burro trail closures are expected to begin as early as next week, and will remain closed for the remainder of 2024. The trails will remain open …

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19th Annual Tahoe Bike Month Kicks Off June 1

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The 19th annual Tahoe Bike Month is set to begin on June 1, featuring a full month of bicycling events throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and the Tahoe Bicycle Coalition …