Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a mixed-use development in South Lake Tahoe, California. Conceptual plans call for the demolition of a bridge / tunnel; for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; for site work for a bridge / tunnel; for paving for a bridge / tunnel; sidewalk / parking lot; and sidewalk / parking lot.

Caltrans releases $25 million proposal to construct new bridge at Meeks Bay on SR-89 Photo Credit: Caltrans Caltrans is proposing a new bridge on SR-89 at Meeks Bay to provide a fish and wildlife passage, bicycle and pedestrian access and more. Caltrans releases $25 million proposal to construct new bridge at Meeks Bay on SR-89 Staff Report Dec 02, 2024 3:30 PM Caltrans has released the Draft Environmental Document for a proposed $25 million project on State Route 89 (SR-89) at Meeks Bay in El Dorado County. The project proposes to replace Meeks Creek Bridge and construct a new bridge on SR-89 to provide a fish and wildlife passage, repair scour damage, provide bicycle and pedestrian access, add a maintenance vehicle pullout and restore the Meeks Creek channel within Caltrans right of way. The department welcomes feedback from the public, partner agencies and stakeholders on the DED during the project's review period, ending Friday, Dec. 27. Caltrans has also scheduled a public meeting for the project. Attendees can view displays to see the latest updates about the project, ask questions to Caltrans staff and provide input to the project team. The meeting will be held virtually Wednesday, December 4 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at this link: https://bit.ly/3YTMRvV The DED is available for viewing online at El Dorado County | Caltrans and in person at the Placer County Library - Tahoe City Branch, 740 North Lake Boulevard. It's also available for review and copying weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Caltrans District 3 Office of Environmental Management, 703 B Street, in Marysville. Comments may be submitted via email to Meeks.Creeks.Bridge.Replacement@dot.ca.gov. All comments must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27. Caltrans anticipates construction to begin in spring 2027 with completion by fall 2028, contingent on the weather and availability of materials and/or equipment. --------------------- Replace Meeks Creek Bridge, Restore Creek to Address Bridge Scour and Fish Passage Barriers, and Add Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements. County : El Dorado Route : 89 Bkpm: 24.4 Ahpm : 25.3 Adv Finish Date 7/20/2026 5:00:00 PM As of November 26 , 2025, the project is in Conceptual status. Anticipated letting Year is 2026. CADOT - Replace Meeks Creek Bridge *Project information has been obtained through a public state transportation improvement plan (STIP). A STIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the STIP often evolves based on funding availability. The project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.