NDOT projects start at Tahoe

The Nevada Department of Transportation has started two projects in the Tahoe Basin including the first phase of repair work to the Cave Rock tunnels.A spokesman said drivers will see temporary lane reductions on U.S. 50 between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. as traffic is diverted through the eastbound tunnel. Delays could be as long as 30 minutes.The spokesman said crews are doing testing and preparatory work for a project next spring that will extend the westbound tunnel entrance and provide an extende