The Local Lens – What’s Going on at the Roundabout
April 29, 2026 | Linda Offerdahl
It’s finally happening! The work on the Gateway Roundabout improvements started on Monday! This is the cornerstone project for IVCBA’s Incline Village Main Street beautification program. How long have I been talking about this!
FW Carson, the contractor, is raising the mound at the roundabout to make it more visible to drivers. The next step will be to add nature’s own art, with iconic granite boulders, as the focal point of the roundabout. The boulders are donated by Realberry, the owner of the Cal Neva (under revitalization), and SMC/SNC, the contractor moving the boulders to the roundabout. The boulder placement is scheduled for next week.
The original roundabout was installed by NDOT in 2014 with the bronze animals created by artist June Brown and paid for by various community members. The bronze animals will remain on the roundabout, but in a safer and more visible location. History of the Roundabout HERE
The new design will add irrigation to support a succession of blooming perennials from April to October. A fir tree and aspens, along with some shrubs, will also be installed.
To address revitalization and beautification projects like this, IVCBA partnered with Main Street America and launched Incline Village Main Street. It is supported by community members through the Sierra Giving Circle and by the fiscal partner, Incline Tahoe Foundation. Make charitable donations to beautification at inclinetahoe.org. Thanks to the many families and organizations that made the Gateway Roundabout improvements possible.
INCLINE STAR FOLLIES THIS WEEKEND!
This is arguably the biggest single event to bring community members together with students from all of the schools. It is an hour-long lip-syncing show that will have you wondering, “How can I be in it next year?” And it’s for a good cause. Thanks to Mary Danahey and Sharon Shrage at Incline Education Fund and Kathie Goldberg and the Follies board for making it all happen.
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