Construction to begin on El Dorado Beach to Ski Run Bike Trail in South Lake Tahoe

Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/21/2017 - 5:17pm

In preparation for the construction of a new El Dorado Beach to Ski Run Bike Trail this summer, contractors will start removing trees and installing temporary Best Management Practices (BMPs) erosion control and water quality measures next week.

The City of South Lake Tahoe's project includes one mile of a Class 1 trail in a dedicated right-of-way separated from the roadway right-of-way on the north side of U.S. Highway 50 between El Dorado Beach and Ski Run Boulevard. The have hired Sierra Nevada Construction (SNC) for the project.

Lane closures on Lake Tahoe Blvd. will occur during weekdays, Monday through noon Friday through the month of May. Lane closures in June are not expected to occur on a daily basis. Construction work will not occur on holidays or weekends.

Construction on the bike trail is expected to be completed by mid-July to early August, depending on the weather and Caltrans’ approved lane closures during June.