The design work will be completed by Siegfried Engineering, a firm that has extensive experience designing community spaces that are both functional and meaningful, and has an office in Truckee. Photo courtesy of Siegfried

TAHOE CITY, CA (MPG) - To create a welcoming western entrance to Tahoe City, the Tahoe City Downtown Association is leading an effort to restore and beautify the Wye at State Routes 89 and 28, with community input being sought to help shape the final design.

“Transforming the most prominent intersection in downtown Tahoe City into a welcoming, sustainable gateway that reflects our community’s mountain character will enhance the experience for everyone,” said Katherine Hill, TCDA executive director. “It will also strengthen local pride and support economic vitality by encouraging visitors to want to stop and explore our local businesses.”

A total of $100,000 in TBID funds generated by tourism have been allocated by the NTCA and the committees it convenes in support of the project. The design work will be completed by Siegfried Engineering, a firm that has extensive experience designing community spaces that are both functional and meaningful, and has an office in Truckee.

“I am thankful for the opportunity to continue working with TCDA to help make Tahoe City even more charming,” said Seth Warren, civil engineer and principal at Siegfried. “I had the chance to collaborate with the TCDA team while serving as Placer County’s project manager for the Fanny Bridge revitalization. During that time I came to fully appreciate the community’s patience, volunteer spirit, and eagerness to beautify this key gateway. We look forward to partnering with TCDA and the community to deliver the wye enhancements!”

Siegfried brings expertise in civil engineering, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, grants and outreach and construction administration and management. The company takes a collaborative approach to bring ideas to life and is focused on making spaces that are welcoming, functional and accessible for everyone.

The project’s design will reflect Tahoe’s natural beauty through the incorporation of native plants, trees, granite boulders and stone, and prioritize water conservation, sustainability, snow tolerance and low maintenance. It will also incorporate space for future public artwork and leverage local partnerships and donated materials to maximize available funding.

Community members are invited to attend a public meeting Wednesday, Dec. 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Tahoe City Public Utility District Board Room or on Zoom to review design concepts and share feedback.

Final design and permitting is anticipated in the winter or spring of 2027, with installation subject to permitting and construction schedules in the summer or fall of 2027. Learn more at visittahoecity.org/wye.