Bike trail overhaul to begin in S. Tahoe
The bridge flooring on trails crossing Trout Creek and Upper Truckee River will be replaced this summer. Photo/LTN file
Two bridges and 2.6 miles of bike trail will be rehabbed in South Lake Tahoe starting July 7.
It should take about one month to finish the project.
The project including reconstructing the trail that was installed more than 20 years ago. It runs parallel to Highway 50 from Los Angeles Avenue to Motel 6 and the Upper Truckee River; one segment on Highway 50 from Helen Avenue to the Y to include the following areas: Harrison Avenue (Los Angeles to Tulare), Rubicon to Tulare, Eloise to Ponderosa, Silver Dollar to Rubicon, and Helen Avenue to South Avenue and Linear Park.
The project includes pulverization of the existing bike trail and installation of new pavement and striping on top of the recycled trail.
Construction of two new bridge decks and new signage are also included.
Funding is from Measure R — $250,000 — and $475,452 from the Caltrans Bicycle Transportation Authority.
Kaye,
You’ve probably noticed that construction didn’t start as expected on July 7th, but pre-construction work and detour signage was done this past week and actual construction (pulverization of the existing bike path pavement) is planned to start on Monday. It might be helpful if you were to publish a little reminder that the bike paths will be closed, and people will have to ride on Hwy 50 (at least part of the way) for the next few weeks.
Charles