Highway 89: Working

      So, the 4th of July holiday is imminent.  The hoards will descend into the Basin without let up for the next 72 hours.   Just like always.   This year:  lots of water; too much in the Truckee River for rafting, but soon enough.   All the gates are open at Fanny Bridge/Dam.   There will probably be a few idiots who will toss their own tubes and rafts into the water.  Good luck with that.  The North Tahoe FD will try to get you out, but they can only do so much against stupidity.
      The new bridge and bypass project has begun with clearing going on near the present bridge.  Of course we have to be patient.   Traffic will be slow, but locals are aware of the necessity of some delays to get then project dine in our lifetime.   The lake rim drain curbs are being installed in a big way near Sunnyside.   Both sides of the highway are obstructed with open trenches and concrete forms of various shapes and sizes. 
Be careful when driving nearby:  workers are often distracted by moving equipment and cannot see oncoming traffic clearly.   The curb/drain project will eventually end(trust me).   In the meantime, patience.   Enjoy the weather and the lake.