Lake Tahoe, NV – Drivers traveling along US-50 westbound near Cave Rock are facing major delays Monday afternoon after Nevada State Police announced a partial reopening of the highway.
According to Nevada State Police, as of 2:23 p.m. on October 27, 2025, one westbound lane on US-50 has reopened at Cave Rock following earlier closures. Authorities said motorists should expect intermittent closures and delays lasting up to four hours as crews continue clearing the area.
Officials did not provide details about the cause of the initial closure but noted that traffic in both directions remains heavily impacted. Drivers heading toward Stateline and South Lake Tahoe are urged to plan alternate routes or allow extra travel time through the evening.
Cave Rock is a well-traveled section of US-50 in Douglas County, serving as a key route between Carson City and Lake Tahoe. The partial reopening offers limited relief but congestion is expected to remain significant until full lanes are restored.
Motorists can monitor updates through the Nevada State Police Facebook page and Nevada 511 traffic alerts for real-time road conditions.
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