Lake Tahoe EIP

U.S. Highway 50 Water Quality Improvement Project - Trout Creek to Ski Run Boulevard

Project Number
01.01.01.0098
Action Priority
Reduce Stormwater Pollution From: Roads and Highways, Forest Roads, Public and Private Parcels
Implementers
California Department of Transportation
Primary Contact
Joan Davis (D3.FTIP@dot.ca.gov)
Stage
Completed
Duration
2009 - 2014
Stormwater Management Program Reduce Stormwater Pollution From: Roads and Highways, Forest Roads, Public and Private Parcels
Within the City of South Lake Tahoe, from Trout Creek to Ski Run Blvd. Major highway through urban core of South Lake Tahoe. Reconstruct highway drainage system and construct stormwater improvements throughout project area. Includes right-of-way acquisition for water quality purposes. Caltrans EA 1A733. Will combine with EA 43601 into 1A73U. Post Mile 77.3 to 79.3. Length = 2.0 miles.

Key Accomplishments

  • Miles of Pedestrian and Bicycle Routes Improved or Constructed: 4 miles
  • Miles of Roads Decommissioned or Retrofitted: 2 miles
  • Projects Meeting Scenic Quality Standards: 1

Threshold Categories

  • Air Quality
  • Scenic Resources
  • Water Quality
U.S. Highway 50 - Trout Creek to Ski Run
(Timing: After) (~213 KB)
Credit: Caltrans U.S. Highway 50 - Trout Creek to Ski Run

Location

Expenditures

Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $28,669,840
(Estimated Cost: $28,669,840)
SHOPP Funds (Caltrans): $28,669,840

Photos

During
Installation of vaults near Lakeview Commons
(Timing: During) (~108 KB)
Credit: Caltrans
Installation of vaults near Lakeview Commons
Construction on Highway 50
(Timing: During) (~1,543 KB)
Credit: Unknown
Construction on Highway 50
After
U.S. Highway 50 - Trout Creek to Ski Run.
(Timing: After) (~214 KB)
Credit: Caltrans
U.S. Highway 50 - Trout Creek to Ski Run.
U.S. Highway 50 - Trout Creek to Ski Run
(Timing: After) (~225 KB)
Credit: Caltans
U.S. Highway 50 - Trout Creek to Ski Run

Project Fact Sheet Data as of 04/19/2024