Good Evening,

According to Caltrans District Director Jody Jones in a communication to me today the State Highway 50 Road, Water Quality and Beautification Project within the City limits will be brought by Caltrans staff to the California Transportation Commission for allocation of funds (probably at the June or July CTC meeting). Caltrans will then go out to bid. Award is scheduled for Fall 2010 and start of construction will depend on contractor, weather, etc.

This is good news indeed. The first phase project is for that portion of Highway 50 from Ski Run to Trout Creek with water quality, sidewalk, landscaping and lighting improvements.

The news is good, and the construction work will be good for the local economy.

David Jinkens, South Lake Tahoe city manager