If you’ve driven into Incline Village from Mt. Rose Highway or the King's Beach area, you’ve experienced the "Gateway to Lake Tahoe," one of the most recognizable entrances to the North Shore.

What began as a community-driven idea in 2007 became a reality in 2012, when the roundabout was constructed to improve traffic flow and safety. Shortly after, local residents came together again to fund the bronze animal sculptures that now define the space, created by renowned artist June Towill Brown.

Today, more than three million people pass through this intersection each year. Now, 14 years later, the roundabout is entering its next phase.

Incline Village Main Street, a program of the IVCBA, is leading a series of improvements designed to enhance both safety and aesthetics. The updated plan includes new landscaping, irrigation, raised visibility, and repositioning of the bronze sculptures - all designed to better reflect the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe. Like the original project, this effort is powered by community support.

Significant progress has already been made, but the project is seeking additional funding to reach completion. Support the project here: [LINK]

Learn more about the history and improvements in this article, The Gateway to the North Shore of Lake Tahoe: A Community Vision, 18 Years in the Making

This is one of those projects that quietly shapes how people experience Lake Tahoe - whether it’s their first visit or their hundredth. And it’s a reminder of what this community can accomplish when it comes together.