Chain controls in effect across Truckee and Tahoe region
TAHOE BASIN, Calif. — Chain controls remain in effect Monday across several highways in the Tahoe region as winter weather continue to impact travel. The following chain control requirements are in place as of 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, according to Caltrans quickmap.
Along the North Shore and in the Truckee area:
- Highway 267 Chain Control level R-2, Northstar Rd to Kings Beach – (Jct. 267/28 – Stewart Way)
- Interstate 80 Chain Control level R-2, Kingvale to Truckee
- I-80 westbound is R-2 from the Donner Lake Interchange to Rainbow.
Along the South Shore;
- US 50 Chain Control level R-2, Meyers to Twin Bridges
- Highway 88 Chain Control level R-2, Kirkwood to red lake creek
- Highway 89 Chain Control level R-2, Christmas Valley to Luther Pass
Under R-2 conditions, chains are required on all vehicles except four-wheel-drive vehicles equipped with snow tires on all four wheels.
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