The highway that runs around Emerald Bay will be closed for a full 12 hours next week.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close California Route 89 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14.

The closure, according to Caltrans, is to place downed tress on the slope for erosion control. This requires the use of a large crane that will be stationed on the highway.