California Department of Transportation

08/28/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/28/2026 18:05

Traffic Advisory Alpine County 08/28/26

Traffic Advisory Alpine County 08/28/26

Published: Aug 28, 2026

Highway Shoulder Closures Next Week on State Routes 88 & 89

Alpine County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform the following highway lane closures on State Route 88 (SR-88) and SR-89 for construction and maintenance work next week within Alpine County. Work will occur as follows:

State Route 88

  • Highway shoulder closure at the California/Nevada State line for electrical work beginning Monday, August 31, through Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Highway shoulder closure at Schneider Road for electrical work beginning Monday, August 31, through Friday, September 3, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

State Route 89

  • Highway shoulder closure at the Alpine/El Dorado County line for electrical work beginning Monday, August 31, through Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

All work is scheduled to occur as listed but is subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment/materials, and construction-related issues.

For the safety of workers and other motorists, please Be Work Zone Alert. Caltrans also reminds motorists to #KnowBeforeYouGo by checking QuickMaps on your mobile device or visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov for real-time highway conditions.

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