Comments sought on Hwy. 89-Fanny Bridge project

Three meetings are scheduled for January to discuss the Highway 89/Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization Project in Tahoe City.

Comments will be accepted through Feb. 17.

The proposed project aims to improve traffic congestion at the intersection of highways 28 and 89 in Tahoe City and address the long-term structural integrity of Fanny Bridge over the Truckee River. Improvements are designed to reduce traffic congestion, accommodate future traffic increases, enhance motorized and non-motorized mobility, increase access across the Truckee River, address pedestrian and traffic safety concerns, and encourage revitalization of the Tahoe City community.

Tahoe Transportation District is lead agency for the environmental impact report prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. TRPA is lead agency for the environmental impact statement. Federal Highway Lands Administration Central Federal Lands Highway Division is lead agency for the environmental assessment under the National Environmental Policy Act.

The environmental documents are available online.

The environmental documents examine seven project alternatives.

Public hearings are scheduled for:

· Jan. 14, 9:30am, TRPA Advisory Planning Commission, 128 Market St., Stateline.

· Jan. 23 9:30am, Tahoe Transportation District board of directors, Granlibakken Resort, Tahoe City.

· Jan. 28, 9:30am, TRPA Governing Board, the Chateau, Incline Village.