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Hello, I’m Seth Warren, Placer County’s engineering manager for the Department of Public Works in North Lake Tahoe. We’ve got a lot going on and wanted to take this opportunity to update you on our upcoming projects in the North Tahoe area.
Placer County has four projects that will go to construction this year. The first is the Tahoe City Downtown Access Improvements project, which is an expansion of the existing parking area on Grove Street to provide improved pedestrian and bicycle access, along with additional parking opportunities for visitors to local shops, restaurants, and recreation destinations. We anticipate that initial work will take place this fall with new parking spaces and a paved trail installed in 2026.
Another project is a new traffic signal at the intersection of Grove Street and SR 28 to help safely manage pedestrian crossings and address traffic issues. While the signal is not scheduled to be installed until 2026, there will be some underground work happening this summer to ready the site.
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Two of our other projects will improve recreational opportunities. Work will begin on Segment 1 of the North Tahoe Trail which is a new bicycle and pedestrian path between North Tahoe Regional Park and Carnelian Bay. We anticipate that tree clearing will be performed this fall with trail construction to take place in 2026.
The Lower Sawtooth Trailhead in Truckee is also planned to be repaved late this spring and will help improve sediment runoff from eroded soils and mitigate parking issues on Thelin Drive.
And finally, for a project that has been years in the making: The Federal Highway Administration is leading an effort to replace the existing Fanny Bridge.
The new bridge will pay homage to the more than 90-year-old existing bridge’s charm with the added benefits of bike lanes and sidewalks on both sides, new pedestrian crosswalks and signals, and the removal of existing piers from Truckee River. The contractor is expected to start preparing the site in May and closure of the bridge is planned Aug. 11 through Nov. 2. During this period, a detour around the area via the new State Route 89 bypass that was constructed during an earlier phase of the project will be available.
Additional information on several of these projects will be provided during the Placer County Board of Supervisors’ meetings at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach on March 31 and April 1.
You can also find the Tahoe Public Works team at the April 30 Discover and Discuss event at the North Tahoe Event Center. Come talk with us on any questions you have on these projects or others.
And check out info from our partners at Caltrans below as they have several projects in the region this summer, too.
— Seth Warren
Placer County Engineering Manager
Department of Public Works
Motorists traveling on the state highways around the Lake Tahoe/Truckee area this summer can expect to encounter several projects that could cause delays and additional travel times during weekdays. No work is scheduled during the weekends and holidays. For more information, please visit District 3 | Caltrans or sign up for traffic alerts in your inbox Caltrans District 3 : Sign up to stay in touch
District 5 Supervisor Cindy Gustafson hosted a virtual town hall meeting March 10 regarding the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s Phase 2 housing amendments for the Tahoe Basin Area Plan in North Lake Tahoe.
Last month, the Placer County Board of Supervisors directed county staff to initiate an environmental review process to align the county’s Tahoe Basin Area Plan with the TRPA’s recommended housing amendments. These amendments, which focus on 100% deed-restricted housing projects, are intended to support affordable, moderate-income and local workforce housing in the region. TRPA will proceed with adopting the amendments in the Placer County Tahoe Basin Area Plan, with the amendments scheduled for review by its governing board March 26. WATCH THE RECORDING
Last month, changes were made to Placer County’s North Lake Tahoe Parking Management Program to help local businesses in Kings Beach.
The board approved parking adjustments along Brook Avenue in Kings Beach, which include adding a 15-minute commercial loading zone on the north side of the street and making the remaining spots two-hour parking from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 1 through Oct. 31. The board also approved updates to the parking fine schedule and established a parking fee schedule, both set to take effect April 3. READ MORE
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Join the next Placer County Board of Supervisors meeting in North Lake Tahoe at the North Tahoe Events Center in Kings Beach, Tuesday April 1, beginning at 9 a.m.
County staff will present items regarding housing projects and programs in the region, deliver news about state Route 89 and 267 corridor management and more.
Find the board agenda posted here 72 prior to the meeting.
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Join us at “Discover & Discuss”- a community event on Wednesday, April 30 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach.
This open-house, in-person event brings together Placer County staff and other key partners to engage with community members on important regional projects and programs. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions, learn more about regional initiatives and provide feedback.
For this event, an entire room will be dedicated to housing solutions and we welcome you to join the Placer County Housing team and other regional partners to connect about opportunities and have in-depth conversations. Spanish interpretation, childcare and food will all be available.
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This photo of a Lake Tahoe sunset was taken and shared by Deputy Colton Mattos of the Placer County Sheriff's Office.
In partnership with the Placer County Fire Department, we’ve launched the Engage Placer: Fire Hazard Severity Zones webpage, a centralized hub to help residents understand newly updated wildfire hazard maps, compliance requirements and insurance information.
The page equips property owners in unincorporated Placer County with FHSZ mandate information, an interactive map viewer and FAQs to navigate state-mandated fire resilience standards. Learn more
- Aprés in the Village at Northstar California, March 21
- Pain McShlonkey Classic at Palisades Tahoe, March 22
- Mothership Classic at Palisades Tahoe, March 23
- TRPA hosts growth management 101 - Public webinar, March 24
- Tahoe Rim Trail Association West Shore hike: The Wonders of Wildlife and Water, March 26
- TRPA Governing Board meeting, March 26
- Placer County Planning Commission meeting, March 27
- Toyota U.S. Mogul Freestyle Championships at Palisades Tahoe, March 28-30
- Placer County Board of Supervisors meetings (in Tahoe), March 31-Apr. 1
- The Silver Belt at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort, April 3-5
- Fox Cultural Hall's Wild & Scenic Film Festival, April 4
- Jossi Wells Invitational at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort, April 7-11
- Placer County Planning Commission meeting, April 10
- Placer County Board of Supervisors meeting, April 15
- Virtual Trail Talk: How to complete the Tahoe Rim Trail, April 17
- Placer County Planning Commission meeting, April 24
- Tahoe Center For Environmental Sciences' discussion: Freshwater on a Changing Planet with Dr. Stephanie Hampton, April 24
- TRPA's wilderness first aid course with NOLS Wilderness Medicine, April 26-27
- Placer County Special Board of Supervisors meeting, April 29-30
- Discover & Discuss Community Event in Kings Beach, April 30
Find more Placer County news unique to the Tahoe region on our dedicated North Lake Tahoe website by clicking here.
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