road construction
Kingsbury Grade is reopening to through traffic on Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/06/2014 - 10:26pm
Kingsbury Grade, which has been closed at the summit due to a $15M road construction project, is scheduled to open on Tuesday, October 7 at 6 a.m.
Construction work will continue after Tuesday's reopening for a couple of weeks. State Route 207 (Kingsbury Grade) had two construction closures, one in May and the other since Labor Day. The through traffic closure was originally slated to end in mid to late October.
New Toy Store Opens in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/30/2014 - 10:31pm
France Carreau turned the disappointing closing of one long time business into the creation of another. Her dream store, Tahoe Toys & Treasures, opens in South Lake Tahoe on July 1st.
Carreau owned The Yellow Pager, the local AT&T store for two decades when she found out at the beginning of the year that she was being replaced as the local AT&T retailer. She turned the shock into the energy needed to create the type of store she'd always wanted, a toy store full of educational, organic and fun hands on toys.
Heading West on Highway 50 Sunday Morning? Road Closed in El Dorado Hills
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/28/2014 - 10:12pm
The section of Highway 50 between El Dorado Hills Blvd and Bass Lake Road will be closed between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. on three Sundays in order to allow blasting for a new highway interchange project.
On June 28, July 13 and July 20 traffic will be diverted off of the highway since it will be closed i both directions.
Kingsbury Grade Closes to Valley Traffic Thursday; Bus Ridership to be Monitored
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 10:21pm
May 1 is here, and than means road construction on Kingsbury Grade (State Route 207) which is closing off through traffic to the Carson Valley is also here.
South Lake Tahoe Road Construction Season Starts
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/15/2014 - 1:44pm
It's long been joked that South Lake Tahoe has two seasons: winter and road construction.
Get ready for the latter as it's time to begin the South Lake Tahoe projects.
At Tuesday's City Council meeting, Jim Marino, the City's Assistant Public Works Director, outlined all 13 different projects happening within city limits this year.
On the photos in this story you'll their locations, and which ones are deemed to create the heaviest traffic as a result of closing intersections or reducing travel to one lane.
Kingsbury Grade Closing to Through Traffic in May, September and October
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/27/2014 - 1:27am
A year and a half road construction project will result in the closure of Kingsbury Grade for almost 75 days this year and more in 2015. Since this will have an impact on local businesses, residents and commuters, a forum was held on Wednesday in order to inform the community about the impact.
A full house was on hand in the TahoeChamber conference room to listen to representatives from Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) and the road construction company.
Kingsbury Grade Construction Forum
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/20/2014 - 10:47pmEvent Date:
February 26, 2014 - 9:00am
Construction on Kingsbury Grade will begin in the Spring and continue throughout the Fall. Construction will impact local businesses and residents, as transportation through Kingsbury Grade will be limited. Business owners and residents interested in learning more about construction plans are invited to attend a forum at the TahoeChamber conference room on Feb. 26 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Trout Creek to Ski Run Blvd Project Nears Completion
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/12/2013 - 2:27pm
A major road construction project through South Lake Tahoe is drawing to a close as turf, trees and plants are installed along Highway 50 between Trout Creek and Ski Run Boulevard. The $43.1 million project to collect and treat storm water runoff and provide substantial safety and beautification features started in 2011. The project also included ADA compliant sidewalks with lighting and landscaping and Class II bike lanes to give bikers a safer ride
Drivers can now drive by and see the 183 newly planted trees, 4,966 new shrubs and ground cover plants and 10.897 square yards of turf.
Lake Tahoe agency helps families provide for a better Christmas
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 12/21/2012 - 5:29pm
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency staff dug into their wallets and scoured shopping and grocery stores continuing the tradition of bringing a little cheer to local children and families in need over the holidays.
This year staff provided gifts of clothes and toys to 35 foster children ages 4 – 17 through Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).
South Lake Tahoe road woes near close
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/06/2012 - 6:00amRoad construction that has backed up traffic and hurt businesses along Lake Tahoe Boulevard this summer is expected to conclude this month. Caltrans spokeswoman Deanna Shoopman said contractor Disney Construction should have paving work completed on the Trout Creek to Ski Run Boulevard project in South Lake Tahoe within two weeks.
Construction to close Pope-Baldwin Bike Path for up to a month
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 6:00amIt's not just road construction that will be hitting the pavement around South Lake Tahoe this summer. Lake Tahoe's Pope-Baldwin Bike Path also has it coming.The U.S. Forest Service will close p...
Construction to close Pope-Baldwin Bike Path for up to a month
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 6:00amIt's not just road construction that will be hitting the pavement around South Lake Tahoe this summer. Lake Tahoe's Pope-Baldwin Bike Path also has it coming.The U.S. Forest Service will close p...
Road construction through town to start mid-May
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/20/2012 - 6:00amRoad construction on Highway 50 through South Lake Tahoe will start in the middle of May, said Caltrans spokeswoman Deanna Shoopman. An exact date has yet to be announced by the contractor, she ...
NDOT proposes night work to get Highway 28 project done by 2014
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 6:00amINCLINE VILLAGE - The seasonal road construction project on Highway 28 between Incline Village and Crystal Bay could stretch out over another five years if crews do not begin working at night, o...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Smoking can be a safety issue
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 6:34pmIn reference to the letter to the editor regarding cigarette smoking by road construction workers while on the job, the concern over throwing cigarette butts into the woods is very valid. But, the ...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Construction reflects poorly on economy
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 9:24amAs a visitor to Lake Tahoe, I found it very sad to see huge traffic jams all day on Saturday and Sunday on Highway 50 due to road construction.It used to be that workers were in unions so they didn...
Kingsbury Grade improvements overbudget, overdue
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 2:58amBy Brooke Boone, KRNV-TV. STATELINE — A road construction project in South Lake Tahoe moving into its fourth year is costing tax payers millions and giving neighbors' headaches. “It's really b...
NDOT searches for new way to pay for roads
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/25/2011 - 9:06amCARSON CITY, Nev. - The proliferation of electric and hybrid vehicles is rapidly making the gasoline tax not only an unfair but inadequate way to pay for road construction and maintenance.Scott ...
