The NDOT owns and maintains approximately 39 miles of roadway within the Lake Tahoe Basin. These 39 miles are composed of approximately 14 miles of US 50 (including SR 760, Elks Point Road); 16 miles of SR 28; 6 miles of SR 431 (Mt. Rose); and, 3 miles of SR 207 (Kingsbury Grade).
Since 1995, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has been planning, designing, and constructing its Environmental Improvement Master Planning (EIMP) program for the Tahoe Basin.
NDOT has implemented more than $50 million worth of projects in the Tahoe Basin over the past 11 years. What does $50 million dollars accomplish? A safe, effective transportation system that supports a vibrant economy, and improves the environment while maintaining Tahoe’s social and cultural heritage for future generations – money well spent to help preserve one of the nation’s most magnificent scenic resources.
Since the inception of the program, NDOT has been prominent in implementing innovative approaches in science, technology, and environmental stewardship. NDOT's Environmental Improvement Master Planning (EIMP) made significant progress. The EIMP and its elements have received local and national recognition raising the bar among transportation agencies in environmental collaboration and context sensitive design.
NDOT’s effort in Lake Tahoe is a profound example of its commitment toward protecting, improving, and enhancing the state’s environment. NDOT will continue to use its organizational might and staff’s strong sense of dedication to environmental stewardship toward this commitment.
The success of this program has been reflected in the several local and national awards and has also been accepted as a role model by other agencies.
Currently, there are numerous construction projects being worked on in the Tahoe Basin. For more information on completed, current, future or long-range projects go to our construction page.