• Carson Now on Facebook
  • Follow Carson Now on Twitter
  • Follow Carson Now by RSS
  • Follow Carson Now by Email

Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for week of Oct. 10-16

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 10-16, 2016. Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. The following streets will be impacted:

— Monday at 6 a.m. to Tuesday, 7a.m., Carson Street will be closed from the south side of Robinson to the north side of 7th Street including all side streets.
— Tuesday through Friday, Carson Street will be closed from the south side of Robinson to the north side of 5th Street, including all side streets. There will be business access between Robinson and Proctor.

Days of closures subject to change due to weather issues. Downtown businesses are open during construction. For details regarding traffic impacts, including a road closure, please refer to the material provided in local media outlets or go to arsonproud.com for more information. These sources are updated weekly throughout the duration of the project.

Lane closures with traffic controls are at the following locations due to utility/road work:
— Robinson Street will be closed between Fall and Stewart Streets, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
— U.S. 395 between Old Clear Creek Road and Snyder Avenue will have single and double lane closures in both directions Monday through Thursday, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
— U.S. 395 between Old Clear Creek Road and Snyder Avenue will have a single northbound lane closed between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.
— Winnie Lane will be narrowed between Mountain and Division Streets, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Road closures expected at the following locations due to utility/road work. Please follow detours:
— Topsy Lane will be closed between Center Drive and U.S. 395, Monday through Sunday, for all hours, local traffic only.
— Bigelow Drive will be closed to through traffic at Snyder Avenue, all week, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
— Telegraph Street will be closed between Nevada and Division Streets, Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The following Lake Tahoe and Sierra area road report from Caltrans is for the week of Oct. 9-15, 2016:
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway.

October 9-14, State Route 89 (Placer County) from St. Michael’s Court to Sugar Pine Road: Motorists can expect one-way traffic control from 10 p.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday for drainage work.

State Route 89 (El Dorado County): Work continues on a $13 million water quality improvement project from Cascade Road to the Eagle Falls Viaduct over Emerald Bay. The project is constructing new drainage facilities to treat stormwater runoff and repaving a four-mile section of the highway.

State Route 89 (El Dorado County) from Cascade Road to Upper Emerald Bay Road: Motorists can expect one-way traffic control at various locations from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday for shoulder work.

State Route 89 (El Dorado County): Work continues on a $25 million project from the "Y" junction with U.S. Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe to Cascade Road, north of Camp Richardson. Curb, gutter and sidewalks are being built in the 1.1-mile four-lane section, and the highway will be widened in the two-lane section to Visitor Center Road to provide 4-foot paved shoulders on each side.

October 10-14, State Route 89 (El Dorado County) from the “Y” intersection with U.S. Highway 50 to 15th Street: Northbound and southbound motorists can expect the No. 2 lane closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday for shoulder work. Motorists can also expect one-way traffic control from West Way to Cascade Road from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday for shoulder work.

State Route 28 (Placer County): Work continues on Placer County’s $50 million Kings Beach Commercial Core Improvement Project from State Route 267 to Chipmunk Street. Highway work includes installing curb and gutter, sidewalks, roundabouts, lighting and drainage systems to enhance pedestrian and bicycle mobility, improve safety and provide water-quality improvements. Completion is expected this fall.

State Route 28 (Placer County) from Beach Avenue to Deer Street: Motorists can expect one-way traffic control from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Wednesday for utility work. Motorists also can expect one-way traffic control from Fox Street to Beaver Street from 4 a.m.to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday for paving.

State Route 28 (Placer County) from Lardin Way to Chinquapin from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday for shoulder work.

State Route 49 (El Dorado County) from the junction with State Route 193 to Borland Street/Lincoln Way in Auburn: Motorists can expect one-way traffic control at various locations from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday for guardrail repair.

U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) at Cameron Park Drive: Eastbound and westbound motorists can expect the #1 lane closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday for bridge work.

U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) at Red Hawk Drive: Eastbound and westbound motorists can expect the #1 lane closed from 8 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday for bridge work.

U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from Bedford Avenue to Canal Street: Eastbound and westbound motorists can expect the #2 lane closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Saturday for bridge work.

U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from 5 Mile Road/Paul Bunyan Road to 8 Mile Road/Cedar Grove: Eastbound motorists can expect left-turn pockets closed from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekends during Apple Hill season for safety reasons during Apple Hill season.

U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from Strawberry Lodge Drive to Johnson Pass Road: Motorists can expect one-way traffic control at various locations around the clock from midnight Monday to 7 p.m. Thursday for striping, utility and pavement work.

U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from Johnson Pass Road to Hopi Road: Motorists can expect one-way traffic control at various locations from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday for pavement repair.

U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) at Baljibou Road: Eastbound motorists can expect the No. 2 lane closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon Friday for curb, gutter and sidewalk work.

State Route 89 (El Dorado County) from the junction with U.S. Highway 50 to Shakori Drive: Motorists can expect one-way traffic control at various locations from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday for drainage cleaning.

State Route 89 (Placer County) from Meeks Bay Avenue to Wilson Avenue in Tahoma: Motorists can expect one-way traffic control at various locations from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m.to noon Friday for tree work.

State Route 193 (El Dorado County) at the South Fork of the American River/Chili Bar: Motorists can expect one-way traffic control from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday for bridge work.

State Route 267 (Placer County) from Carnelian Bay Avenue to the junction with State Route 28 in Kings Beach: Motorists can expect one-way traffic control at various locations from 8 p.m. to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday for pavement striping.

Interstate 80 (Placer County) from Brace Road to Magra Road: Work is nearly completed on the $36 million project which increased the vertical clearance of nine bridge structures in south Placer County to 16 feet, 6 inches. The vertical clearance was increased on seven structures by lifting the existing bridge deck and the other two had the roadway below dug down.

Interstate 80 (Placer County) in a one-mile section under and adjacent to the Brace Road overcrossing: Eastbound and westbound motorists can expect alternating lane closures as electrical sensors are installed in the roadway. No traffic interfering work scheduled for this week.

Interstate 80 (Placer County) from Long Ravine underpass to .2 miles east of Magra Road overcrossing: Roadwork begins for the 2.5 year, $50.6 million project to construct at 3 miles of additional ‘truck climbing lane’ and other improvements to primarily eastbound I-80 east of Colfax including widening the Cape Horn undercrossing bridge.

October 9-15, Interstate 80 (Placer County) at the Cape Horn Undercrossing Bridge: Motorists can expect one way traffic controls for around-the-clock alternating lane closures from June 20 throughout the summer for bridge work.

Interstate 80 - Eastbound (Placer County) from Hwy 174/I-80 junction to Secret Town over crossing: Motorists can expect overnight right lane and shoulder closures from 6 p.m. to 11 a.m., Monday through Thursday and from 6 p.m. Thursday to 9 a.m. Friday, October 10-14 for roadway excavation.

State Route 20 (Nevada County) from Scott’s Flat Road to Skillman Campground: Motorists can expect one way traffic controls from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, Oct. 10-14 for ditch cleaning.

State Route 20 (Nevada County) from Placer County line to Nevada Street: Motorists can expect one way traffic controls from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, Oct. 11-14 for paving operations.

State Route 20 (Nevada County) from I-80/Hwy 20 junction to Harmony Ridge Road: Motorists can expect alternating lane closures and one way traffic controls from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 12-13 for tree work.

State Route 20 (Nevada County) from Yuba County line to Penn Valley Drive/Rough and Ready Highway: Motorists can expect overnight moving one way traffic controls from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday night through Friday morning, Oct. 9-14 for striping operations.

State Route 49 - Southbound (Placer County) from South Fork Dry Creek to Lorenson Road/Florence Lane: Motorists can expect overnight one way traffic controls from 7 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13-14 for electrical work.

State Route 49 - Northbound (Placer County) from Willow Creek to Bell Road: Motorists can expect right lane closure from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct.13 for electrical work.

State Route 49 (El Dorado/Placer County) from Hwy 193 junction (Cool) to Borland Street/Lincoln Way: Motorists can expect right lane closure from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10 for guardrail repair.

State Route 49 (Sierra County) from Gold Lake Road/Greene Road to Yuba Pass summit: Motorists can expect one way traffic controls from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Oct. 10-13 for miscellaneous work.

Interstate 80 (Placer County) at the Kingvale overcrossing: Motorists can expect full ramp closures from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday Oct. 10 (eastbound) or Tuesday Oct. 11 (westbound) through Thursday, Oct. 13 for tree work.

Interstate 80 (Placer County) at the Kingvale overcrossing: Motorists can expect right shoulder closures from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday (westbound) and on Tuesday (eastbound) Oct. 11-12 for electrical work.

Interstate 80 (Placer County) at the Roseville Parkway overcrossing: Motorists can expect overnight closure of the left lane of the Parkway over I-80 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Wednesday through 5 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12-15 for bridge work.

Interstate 80 – Westbound (Placer County) at the Whitmore grade just west of Nyack: Motorists can expect right shoulder closures from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12 for electrical work.

Interstate 80 – Westbound (Placer County) at the Atlantic Street exit: Motorists can expect overnight alternating full ramp closures of Atlantic Street and Eureka Road from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday night through 5 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11-14 for pavement work.

Interstate 80 – Westbound (Placer County) from the Alta Road undercrossing to Monte Vista overcrossing (Dutch Flat): Motorists can expect right shoulder closures from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday Oct. 11 for drainage cleaning.

Interstate 80 - Westbound (Nevada/Placer County) from Donner Summit rest area to Kingvale undercrossing: Motorists can expect alternating lane and shoulder closures from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, Oct. 11-13 for tree work.

Interstate 80 (Nevada County) at the Soda Springs overcrossing: Motorists can expect right shoulder closures both eastbound and westbound from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 for electrical work.

Interstate 80 – Westbound (Placer County) from the Magra overhead to South Long Ravine Union Pacific RR trestle: Motorists can expect right lane and shoulder closures and CHP escorts from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12 for guardrail repair.

Interstate 80 – Westbound (Nevada County) at the Soda Springs over crossing: Motorists can expect full westbound ramp closure from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, Oct. 11-13 for tree work.

Interstate 80 – Westbound (Nevada County) at the westbound on-ramp to Central Truckee: Motorists can expect a full ramp closure from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12 for shoulder work.

Interstate 80 – Westbound (Nevada County) from the Hinton Road undercrossing to the westbound off ramp to Floriston: Motorists can expect right lane and shoulder closures from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10 and Thursday, Oct. 13 for shoulder work.

Interstate 80 – Eastbound (Nevada County) at the old agricultural inspection station: Motorists can expect right shoulder closures from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 for electrical work.

Interstate 80 – Eastbound (Nevada/Placer County) from Kingvale undercrossing to Donner Summit rest area: Motorists can expect alternating lane and shoulder closures from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, Oct. 11-14 for tree work.

Interstate 80 – Eastbound (Nevada County) from the Farad undercrossing to the Sierra County line: Motorists can expect right lane and shoulder closures from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11 for shoulder work.

Interstate 80 – Eastbound (Placer County) at the Applegate overcrossing/Crother Road: Motorists can expect alternating lane closures on the local street from 8 a.m. to noon Monday, Oct. 10 for electrical work.

Interstate 80 – Eastbound (Placer County) from the Illinoistown overcrossing/Canyon Way to the Hwy 174/I-80 separator: Motorists can expect left lane, shoulder and median closures from 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 12 for median barrier work.

Interstate 80 – Eastbound (Placer County) at the Colfax overcrossing: Motorists can expect alternating lane closures on the local street from 8 a.m. to noon Monday, Oct. 10 for electrical work.

Interstate 80 – Eastbound (Placer County) at the Gold Run overcrossing: Motorists can expect full eastbound on-ramp closures from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, Oct. 10-14 for roadway excavation.

Interstate 80 – Eastbound (Placer County) from Laing Road to Nevada County line: Motorists can expect right lane and shoulder closures from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10 for maintenance operations.

State Route 174 (Nevada County) from Central Avenue to Henderson Street: Motorists can expect alternating one-way traffic controls from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12 for paving operations.

State Route 174 (Placer County) from Rollins Lake Road to Gladycon Road: Motorists can expect one way traffic controls from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, Oct. 12-14 for utility work.

State Route 174 (Placer County) from Long Ravine Road to Rollins Lake Road: Motorists can expect one way traffic controls from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 for striping operations.

State Route 193 (Placer County) from Fowler Road to Rainbow Valley Lane: Motorists can expect around the clock, 24-hour one way traffic control and right shoulder restrictions from 6 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 to 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 for highway construction.

Top Stories

... or see all stories

Following a capacity community turnout in March, Grassroots Yoga Center is offering its second Self-Care Wellness Fair Saturday, May 18. The center is located at 195 E. Winnie Lane.

Students at Fritsch Elementary School in Carson City were swinging for success with their participation in the San Francisco Giants Junior Giants initiative. The free, non-competitive and innovative baseball program for boys and girls ages 5-13, focuses on education, health and bullying prevention, providing a holistic approach to community sports.

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City branch's Pet of the Week is Valkerye, a one-year-old shepherd mix who still has a big puppy heart. She enjoys playing with children as she is used to living with them.

Sierra Nevada ENT, a trusted provider of clinical and surgical care since 1995, is excited to announce its transition to Carson Tahoe Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), effective May 14, 2024. This expansion reflects our continued commitment to growth, innovation, a holistic care approach, and our dedication to delivering high-quality, state of the art patient-centered care to our community.

CONNECTIONS Gathering in May with special guest Mark Collie

CONNECTIONS Central announced that musician, actor, and philanthropist Mark Collie will be the guest storyteller at the May 16th CONNECTIONS gathering at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City. CONNECTIONS Central is a new organization that uses the power of storytelling to promote stronger, happier and healthier relationships that enrich lives and build community.

Food Bank of Northern Nevada is asking for the community’s support on Saturday, May 11 as it joins the National Association of Letter Carriers for the Stamp Out Hunger food drive.

Each year, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office hosts an open house event as a way to connect families, deputies, non-profits and more. This year the event takes place Saturday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tickets are now on sale for the second annual Mane Event, a fundraiser for Between Horses and Humans, a youth-oriented nonprofit serving Douglas County and the Lake Tahoe area that teaches kids life skills through horsemanship. The Mane Event is Saturday, June 1, from 2-5 p.m. at Cowork Tahoe, 3079 Harrison Ave. in South Lake Tahoe.

CARSON CITY — In response to the ongoing Medicaid eligibility redetermination process that resumed in April 2023, Nevada Health Link is extending the Special Enrollment Period through November 30, 2024, for those who no longer qualify for Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

The call for country and Olympic team unity has Stephen Curry lacing up his basketball shoes for Paris and setting his golf clubs aside this July, foregoing his title defense at the American Century Championship, the celebrity golf tournament at Lake Tahoe.

A 36-year-old Yerington resident died, one person was injured and three escaped from a house fire Monday night in Yerington, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City.

A gang fight at an apartment complex last month resulted in the arrest of 14 juveniles and adults, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Carson City Sheriff's Office Uniformed Reserves and Partnership Carson City collected approximately 410 pounds of prescription drugs in the Prescription Drug Take Back held last month in Carson City.

Mark Twain Days Festival returns this Friday through Sunday, May 10-12, with a bevy of events lined up for the second year of the festival, which is held in honor of Mark Twain, our region’s most famous writer.

Check out the free Senior Health Fair from 8 am to 12 noon this Thursday, May 9 at Casino Fandango Grand Ballroom in Carson City.

More than 70 vendors, a record number, will share valuable information about their programs and services. Participate in raffle drawings, interact with service dogs, donate blood, and have quick access to important vaccines. Pick up our fifth edition of the Senior Celebration magazine and a Community Resource Guide.

Partnership Carson City has launched “Rediscovering Your Mental Health Series,” a five-week program aimed at promoting mental wellness during Mental Health Awareness Month this May. Each week, participants will have the opportunity to learn new skills and techniques to enhance their mental well-being and foster a healthy community.

The Battle Born Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is a women's volunteer service organization, promoting Patriotism, Education, and Historic Preservation.

Photo courtesy of David and Gayle Woodruff

Carson City Historical Society hosts local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff, who will present a Chautauqua on "Snowshoe Thompson: Superhero of the Sierra" from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11 in the Carriage House behind the Foreman-Roberts Historic House located at 1207 Carson Street, Carson City, during Mark Twain Days.

Join us at the Territorial Enterprise Mark Twain Museum located at 53 South C Street for an event filled with fun and excitement for the three days of "Mark Twain Days" in Virginia City, Nevada.

On the morning of Saturday, May 11, volunteers will fan out across the Truckee River watershed to collect and test water samples from creeks, streams, smaller lakes, and Lake Tahoe itself to take a “snapshot” of water quality at a single moment in time for this important source of drinking water and outdoor recreation.

The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting May 20 that will include the final adoption of the County Budget Fiscal Year 2024-25.

A 44-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of unlawful occupancy of real property and violation of a suspended sentence, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report. The man was occupying the home of a deceased person without permission.

The Nevada Artists Association Art Gallery in Carson City presents the "Just the Right Size" show with 130 entries by 31 local Nevada artists.

UPDATE 3:11 PM: The fire in the 1400 block of Monte Rosa Drive was contained to the garage and was knocked down quickly, according to CCFD Battalion Chief Jon Pedrini. The fire did not extend to the main structure. No one was home and there were no injuries. The cause is under investigation.
***
UPDATE 12:37PM: Carson City firefighters knocked down the fire and are beginning to clear the scene.
***
Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Monday morning to a structure fire in the 1400 block of Monte Rosa Drive.

For years, advocates have called upon presidential administrations to reclassify marijuana or deschedule it entirely from the DEA’s list of controlled substances.

UPDATE: The roadways have reopened.
***
Firefighters in Yerington and the Lyon County Sheriff's Office are on scene Monday morning of a semi truck rollover on Aiazzi Lane and Miller Road in Yerington. The entire area is closed to all traffic.

It's time again for the biggest one-day food drive in the country, the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive happening Saturday, May 11. This event is vital for helping food banks to provide food during the summer months.

Polka Dot Powerhouse, Carson City Chapter, invites you to be a guest at our May monthly business luncheon. Come meet Carson City's most dynamic, positive, action forward women to connect for business and friendship. Join us for collaboration, celebration, and fun! Special raffle prizes for all guests.

We’re back, bigger and better than ever! Please welcome the second annual Mark Twain Days, May 10-12. For a listing of events take a gander at the website here.

You will find something of interest or my name’s not Mark Twain, or used to be anyways. And this year Virginia City is joining in on the fun along with Carson City. Wow!