Get ready for some serious road rage, Tahoe adventurers. Caltrans is about to turn our favorite mountain highways into a construction zone circus, and trust us, it’s going to be more chaotic than a powder day at Squaw Valley.

Bridge Closure Drama

The infamous Fanny Bridge in Tahoe City is getting a 12-week timeout, starting August 11 at midnight. Translation? Your scenic drive is about to become a detour-palooza. Motorists will be rerouted onto Lake Boulevard, while the pedestrian and bike path remains mercifully open for those who prefer human-powered transportation.

Highway Havoc

If you thought the bridge closure was the only headache, buckle up. State Route 28 is turning into a construction playground. We’re talking drainage work, electrical upgrades, and a whopping $31.7 million pavement project that’s going to make your commute feel like an obstacle course. From Tahoe City to Kings Beach, expect lane closures, night work, and enough traffic cones to make your head spin.

Highlight reel for road warriors:

• Tahoe City work zones between Mackinaw Road and Jackpine Street
• Nighttime construction in Tahoe Vista
• Broadband utility work stretching from Fox Street to the Nevada state line

Mountain Maintenance Madness

Bonus round: State Route 89 isn’t escaping the construction chaos either. Guardrail repairs near Olympic Valley mean one-way traffic control on August 11. Pro tip: pack your patience and maybe an extra coffee.

Caltrans warns that schedules might shift faster than Tahoe weather, so keep your GPS and attitude flexible. Whether you’re a local or a weekend warrior, these next few months are going to test your mountain navigation skills.

Strap in, Tahoe fam. It’s going to be a wild ride.