LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – The Chimney Beach Parking area, part of the larger State Route 28 Corridor Management Improvements, is in the final stages of construction and is currently closed to the public until completion. While progress is visible, several critical elements of the project are still underway and must be completed before the site can be safely opened for public use.
This project is a collaborative effort between the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD), to improve safety, public access, and environmental protection along Lake Tahoe’s East Shore.
What new features are coming to the parking area:
- 130 off-highway paid-parking spots
- Visitor amenities to include restrooms, picnic tables, benches and signage
- Signalized crosswalk to connect visitors from beach trails to future East Shore Trail and transit stop
- Expanded no-parking zone
The Chimney Beach Parking area will remain closed until the following essential components are completed:
- Construction of a pedestrian crosswalk and ADA-compliant connections to and within the parking area
- Installation of No Parking signage along the shoulders of Hwy 28
- Final site work and wayfinding signage.
Opening the facility before these features are installed would present risks to public safety, limit accessibility, and compromise long-term project goals.
Project partners said they understand the community’s excitement and interest in this improved access point for Chimney Beach. The Forest Service, Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), and the Tahoe Transportation District are committed to delivering a completed, safe, and sustainable facility that meets recreational and environmental needs.
Learn more about the SR 28 Corridor Improvements at: www.tahoetransportation.org/projects/sr28-corridor.