water quality
Caltrans wraps up 2016 roadwork season in Lake Tahoe, prepares for major projects in 2017
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/23/2016 - 8:45pm
Approximately $158 million was spent on Lake Tahoe water quality improvement projects around Lake Tahoe in 2016, and Caltrans is not done.
In 2017 two major projects will get underway, one on each end of the lake.
During the busy 2016 season, Caltrans and its contractors completed work on two projects on State Highway 89 and made significant progress on a third.
What happened in 2016:
Lake Tahoe area roadwork November 20-26
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/20/2016 - 9:41pm
NOTE: Traffic-interfering work will be restricted from 6 a.m. Wednesday, November 23 through 10 p.m. Sunday, November 27 due to the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
First year of new Incline to Sand Harbor bike trail ends; Two more years until completion
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/15/2016 - 11:19pm
Construction on the new three mile shared-use path from Incline Village to Sand Harbor has ended for the season.
During this year's phase one, crews built an underpass beneath the highway to bring the upcoming shared use path from the east to west side of the road near the Flume Trail. In addition, work began on the three new parking areas located near the Ponderosa Ranch and Tunnel Creek Café that will provide safer options for the one million recreationists who visit the area each year. This year’s efforts also included the relocation of a sewer (effluent) pipe near Hidden Beach.
PlayPlace being removed during major McDonald's remodel
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/13/2016 - 11:48am
Since the Tahoe Valley Area Plan was approved in 2015, several projects are being either already in the works or being planned, and land is being opening for development.
During Thursday's Planning Commission meeting, one of those projects was approved.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork November 13 – November 19
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/12/2016 - 10:18pm
NOTE: All lane closures are weather dependent and a storm is expected in the Lake Tahoe area Tuesday through Wednesday night, November 15-16.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe area roadwork November 6 – November 12
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/05/2016 - 11:01pm
NOTE: Due to the Veteran’s Day holiday on Friday, November 11, most lane closures will not be allowed from 6L00 a.m. Thursday, November 10 until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, November 13.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
A new 365 by Whole Foods Market is headed to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/05/2016 - 9:32am
Whole Foods Market has announced it signed a lease for a new 365 by Whole Foods Market™ store in South Lake Tahoe, but they haven't said exactly where it is going.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork October 30 – November 5, 2016
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/30/2016 - 10:35pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS- State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in summer 2017. October 31-November 4 - State Route 89 (Placer County) from Oak Street to Cherry Street and from St.
Conservancy looks into selling 4 parcels that could benefit the Tahoe Valley Area Plan
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/25/2016 - 11:13pm
When one sees a vacant lot in the Lake Tahoe Basin with a California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) sign placed on a tree within its borders, it normally that means the parcel will remain vacant.
And in most cases, that is true.
In the basin, CTC owns 4,780 parcels of land totaling 6,400 acres, many of those parcels are about 1/4 acre in size. In the 1980s and 1990s, most of these smaller lots were purchased due to their being deemed environmentally sensitive. If a lot, or a portion of a lot, was once considered to be sensitive, they are permanently protected and cannot be built upon.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork October 23 - 29
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/23/2016 - 9:50am
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in summer 2017.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork October 16 - October 22
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/15/2016 - 8:47pm
EMERGENCY CLOSURE
State Route 89 (El Dorado County) from Fallen Leaf Lake Road to Vikingsholm Vista Point is closed in both directions indefinitely due to fire damage.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Public meeting to cover efforts combating aquatic invasive weeds in Tahoe Keys
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/11/2016 - 7:22pm
Event Date:
November 1, 2016 - 6:00pm
This summer,the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) has been both combating aquatic invasive weeds while also testing out methods for future eradication of the pesky plants from their channels. They will be hosting a public meeting to update the community on their ongoing efforts on Tuesday, November 1 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the South Tahoe Public Utility District board room.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork October 9 - October 15
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/08/2016 - 6:24pm
The following is a list of roadwork projects in the Sierra around Lake Tahoe for the next week. Please note, unexpected schedule changes may occur.
For current information on roadwork, delays, road conditions and emergency closures, call the voice-activated Caltrans Highway Information Network (CHIN) at 1-800-427-7623 (ROAD) or visit Caltrans’ “QuickMap” website at: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/
When heading west from Lake Tahoe Sunday, expect heavy traffic around Apple Hill due to seasonal enthusiasts.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Cave Rock projected finished ahead of schedule; All travel lanes open
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/04/2016 - 2:21pm
All lanes of US 50 through the Cave Rock tunnel are now open to traffic, almost a month ahead of schedule on the $6 million traveler safety and roadside water quality project.
Since May, drivers have had to utilize a single lane of traffic in each direction through one side of the tunnel.
The contractor, Q&D Construction, will earn an extra $300,000 for completing early. Their contract gave them $15,000 for each day prior to the deadline they completed early, with a maximum of $300,000, which they earned.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork October 3 - October 8
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/03/2016 - 5:35pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by summer 2017.
Report: Lake Tahoe faces major challenges due to climate change
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/03/2016 - 3:25pm
The Lake Tahoe Basin saw continued environmental improvement over the last four years, but faces major challenges from climate change, according to a draft 2015 Threshold Evaluation Report released by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA).
The report offers a detailed assessment of the health of Lake Tahoe and its treasured natural environment as indicated by 178 threshold standards in nine categories: Air quality, water quality, soil conservation, vegetation, fisheries, wildlife, scenic resources, noise, and recreation.
Bijou Bike Park, Sawmill Pond Bike Trail and Angora Burn Area project among Best in Basin
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/28/2016 - 4:07pm
2016 is the 26th year that the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has handed out its "Best in the Basin" award for projects in the Lake Tahoe basin that demonstrate exceptional planning and implementation and compatibility with Lake Tahoe’s environment and communities.
During Wednesday's TRPA board meeting in Kings Beach, the nine winners for the year were honored.
The City of South Lake Tahoe was one of those recipients for the Bijou Bike Park project, a collaborative effort between the City and Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association.
Highway full closure near Emerald Bay lifted, expect one-way traffic delays
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/26/2016 - 11:31am
For the past two workweeks, Highway 89 has been closed 24 hours per day so crews could do grinding and paving work in the tight section of highway south of the Cascade Creek Bridge to Bayview Campground and Inspiration Point.
On Monday, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced the closure has been lifted.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork September 25 - October 1, 2016
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/24/2016 - 9:40am
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by summer 2017.
Group to apply for herbicide trial to fight invasive plants in Tahoe Keys
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2016 - 9:51am
Event Date:
November 1, 2016 - 6:00pm SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – As part of ongoing efforts to evaluate and use numerous tools to fight aquatic invasive plants in the Tahoe Keys, the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association recently announced its plans to apply for a permit for a small-scale demonstration of aquatic herbicides in 2018.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork September 18-24 , 2016
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 6:15pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by summer 2017.
SR28 construction schedule to change to meet October deadline
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 9:39am
Crews working on the SR28 Shared Use Path/Safety/Stormwater project in Incline Village will start a 24-hours-a-day schedule on Wednesday, Sept. 21, and then from Monday, Sept. 26 to Friday, Oct. 7.
The Nevada Department of Transportation has announced the updated late-September/early-October construction schedule to meet their original Phase 1 completion date of October 20.
Motorists should anticipate delays of up to 30 minutes with one-lane flagger controlled closures near Hidden Beach, one mile south of Incline Village. (During Phase 1, the average wait time has been 5-15 minutes.)
Controversial Martis Valley West project approved by Placer County Supervisors
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/13/2016 - 9:05pm
The Placer County Supervisors today approved one portion of the controversial Martis Valley Project on 1,052 acres adjacent to the Northstar California Resort, west of State Route 267.
Known at Martis Valley West, the project will add residential and commercial uses while permanently preserving 6,376-acres known as the East Parcel. Even though the acres will be preserved, 760 units and 6.6 acres of commercial area previously approved for the East via the Martis Valley Community Plan will be transferred to the West Parcel.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork September 11-17, 2016
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/10/2016 - 8:25pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by summer 2017.
Expect new travel delays as Cave Rock project enters final phase
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/09/2016 - 11:50pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Travelers going through the Cave Rock area of Lake Tahoe should anticipate minor delays as construction crews enter the final phase of construction on a $6 million safety project. There will be work zone traffic pattern changes as both lanes of the roadway are repaved, spraying of concrete continues as well as other final tasks. The project is expected to be completed by October.
Restoration work from fuel spill at Zephyr Cove Resort resumes on Monday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/08/2016 - 3:27pm
Zephyr Cove Resort will remain open for business as soil impacted by a 2011 underground fuel release is removed from an area near the south beach volleyball courts starting Monday, September 12.
Even though those driving by and visiting the resort will see the activity, impact to operations is expected to be minimal. There may be some disruption to parking and the volleyball area but watercraft rentals and sightseeing boats will continue to operate during the excavation.
Restoration work from fuel spill at Zephyr Cove Resort resumes on Monday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/08/2016 - 3:27pm
Zephyr Cove Resort will remain open for business as soil impacted by a 2011 underground fuel release is removed from an area near the south beach volleyball courts starting Monday, September 12.
Even though those driving by and visiting the resort will see the activity, impact to operations is expected to be minimal. There may be some disruption to parking and the volleyball area but watercraft rentals and sightseeing boats will continue to operate during the excavation.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork September 4-10, 2016
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/03/2016 - 5:51pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by summer 2017.
Construction crews moving right along on SR28 road project
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/02/2016 - 2:55pm
The first phase of the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) project along State Route 28 from Sand Harbor to Incline Village is now 25 percent completed.
Part of the completion includes a “shoofly,” a temporary lane detour around the existing road to keep traffic flow of one lane in each direction at Tunnel Creek
Upon completion the project will:
Include three plus miles of shared-use path from the south end of Incline Village to Sand Harbor
Relocate and also organize shoulder-parking areas near Ponderosa Ranch and Tunnel Creek Café
Lake Tahoe area roadwork August 28 - September 3
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/27/2016 - 6:00pm
Most lane closures will be restricted from 6 a.m. Friday, September 2 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 6 because of the Labor Day holiday weekend.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by summer 2017.
Businesses recognized for keeping Lake Tahoe blue
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/25/2016 - 5:18pm
The League to Save Lake Tahoe has launched a program that recognizes Tahoe-based businesses taking action to protect Lake Tahoe.
So far, nine local businesses have pledged their commitment to Keep Tahoe Blue: Azul Latin Kitchen, Ernie’s Coffee Shop, High Sierra Gardens, Lake of the Sky Outfitters, RISE Designs, Tahoe Blue Vodka, Tahoe Sports & Entertainment, Tahoe Training Camps, and The Free Bird.
Kirkwood and Vail Resorts face steep fines for dumping asphalt into creek
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/24/2016 - 8:11pm
Kirkwood Mountain and Vail Resorts are facing steep fines after an anonymous complaint led Central Valley Water Board officials to investigate water quality impacts after it was found that asphalt grindings from parking lots at the resort ended up in Kirkwood Creek during snow removal operations during the 2015-16 season.
It was found during the inspection that the asphalt grindings, commonly spread on parking lots to assist with traction during icy and snowy conditions, ended up in Kirkwood Creek and other sensitive areas.
Nevada Governor Sandoval joins others as SR28 pathway project breaks ground
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/20/2016 - 9:52pm
A two-three year project to create a three-mile shared-use path as well as enhance safety, accessibility and water quality on State Route 28 officially got underway Friday with a groundbreaking ceremony at Sand Harbor. Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval led the festivities that will improve the busy and narrow highway which sees more than 2.5 million vehicles and 2,000 pedestrians and bicyclists.
The path will run from the south end of Incline Village to Sand Harbor State Park.
Housing in South Lake Tahoe: Is it affordable?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 11:48pm
Many conversations around South Lake Tahoe center around affordable housing, but the community isn't alone in this topic.
City officials still hope to make Knight's Inn and Ski Run corner project a reality
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 10:29pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe is still trying to work out a deal with the Halferty Development Company, a $4 million sale of the developable portions of the lots known as the "Knights Inn Properties."
During Tuesday's City Council meeting a purchase agreement was scheduled to be voted on, but SLT City Manager Nancy Kerry had to pull it off the agenda.
"We are still working on it," Kerry told South Tahoe Now. "We are still negotiating and have some issues to work out."
Lake Tahoe area roadwork through August 20
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 8:25pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by summer 2017.
Nevada Governor visits Lake Tahoe for Tahoe Beach Club groundbreaking
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/15/2016 - 8:22pm
"It's going to be an interesting journey," then-TRPA director Juan Palma told Bob Mecay back in 2002. Little did Mecay know then that it would take until 2016 to see completion of that journey.
Mecay, President of Tahoe Beach Club, unveiled the end of the journey in a beachfront groundbreaking ceremony Monday in a spot that will see 143 condominium residences, a private beach club, two to five-bedroom condominiums, a private pier, lakefront clubhouse, health club, spa and pool.
Major project begins in Incline Village; Expect SR 28 road closures
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/15/2016 - 1:24pm
Weekday lane closures will begin today, August 15, State Route 28 south of Incline Village as the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) starts work on a multi-year project to construct a shared use path and make other roadway safety and water quality improvements.
Through fall, drivers should anticipate periodic construction-related lane closures on State Route 28 in the Ponderosa Ranch and Tunnel Creek areas south of Incline Village.
Full daytime closure of State Route 89 near Emerald Bay starts Monday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/12/2016 - 10:28pm
Starting Monday, September 12, State Route 89 will be closed during the daytime hours of 4:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for two weeks. The road will close just north of South Lake Tahoe from Cascade Creek Bridge to Bayview Campground and Inspiration Vista Point.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork August 1 - 6
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/01/2016 - 8:15pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by summer 2017.
Dogs allowed back in the Upper Truckee Marsh, ban ending
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/30/2016 - 6:07pm
The seasonal dog closure of the Upper Truckee Marsh ends on Sunday, July 31.
Each year, the California Tahoe Conservancy closing the marsh to dogs from May 1 through July 31 to protect the critical breeding habitat for special, threatened, and endangered species.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule July 24 - July 30
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/23/2016 - 6:30pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by summer 2017.
Working to protect our shoreline and enhance recreation access
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 4:50pm
Millions of people visit our region each year, and the shoreline is where most of them go to enjoy the beauty and the cold, famously clear water of Lake Tahoe.
The shoreline is also where a challenging mix of planning issues converge: Protecting the environment and our lake’s awe-inspiring scenery, managing recreation access, and respecting private property rights.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule July 17 - July 23
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/18/2016 - 6:26pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by summer 2017.
County wants publc input on water use and storm water management
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/14/2016 - 12:33pm
The El Dorado County Storm Water Team is surveying residents to better understand public awareness and concerns about water use and storm water management. The information from the survey will help the team develop a strategy to prioritize water quality protection efforts.
They would like citizens to complete the anonymous survey found here: https://www.survey monkey.com/r/RK6DHPY.
It should take no longer than ten minutes to complete and will be available through August 31, 2016.
NDOT reminds travelers of possible travel delays for celebrity golf tournament
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/13/2016 - 12:20pm
With road construction to enhance driver safety on U.S. 50 in Lake Tahoe’s Cave Rock area, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is reminding motorists to anticipate minor travel delays during special events such as the American Century Championship golf tournament.
“We encourage everyone to visit and enjoy Lake Tahoe,” NDOT District Engineer Thor Dyson explained. “But, with many visitors traveling to Lake Tahoe, drivers should plan a little extra travel time for road improvements being made in the Cave Rock area.”
USFS begins final stage of Upper Truckee restoration project, river closed in area
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/11/2016 - 11:05am
Beginning today, July 11, and going until October 14, the Truckee River will be closed near the South Lake Tahoe airport in order for the Upper Truckee River Reach 5 Restoration Project to be completed.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule July 10 - July 16
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/09/2016 - 10:31pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by summer 2017.
What new factors are affecting the health of Lake Tahoe?
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/09/2016 - 8:33am
Event Date:
July 28, 2016 - 5:30pm
Join Dr. Geoff Schladow for an entertaining public presentation about the most important factors that affected the health of Lake Tahoe last year during the next U.C. Davis Tahoe Environmental Science Center program. Hear about the most pressing issues for this year, and the new programs that are designed to address them.
$583 million to be spent on California roads; Over $36 million in SLT
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/04/2016 - 1:57pm
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has adopted 156 projects, valued at $583 million, to support needed upkeep on California’s aging roads and bridges, make upgrades to transit and rail systems and encourage use of alternative forms of transportation, including biking and walking. One major project in South Lake Tahoe has been adopted.
