Nevada Department of Transportation

With Western Nevada and Sierra finally seeing some rain and snow showers, weather forecasters say more may be on the way next week through the Thanksgiving holiday period.

CARSON CITY — With a light storm forecast this week and holiday travel next week, the Nevada Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers to sign up for e-mail and text alerts for their own frequently-traveled state routes.

An early morning fire in Lovelock has destroyed multiple buildings, according northern Nevada TV news stations. The fire has been knocked down and crews are cleaning up and assessing. No injuries have been reported.

CARSON CITY — Single lane closures will take place on a section of Mt. Rose Highway summit, State Route 431, Tuesday through Friday, Nov. 12-15 as part of continuing Nevada Department of Transportation roadway improvements.

The ghosts and zombies and costume super heroes will be out and about now through Thursday, either at organized events or Halloween night trick or treating around the Carson City area, including the Carson Mall, throughout downtown and at the Governor's Mansion.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation and Nevada Department of Public Safety, Highway Patrol are reminding drivers and pedestrians to be safe on the road this Halloween and every day.

CARSON CITY — Single lane closures will take place on the Lake Tahoe side of Kingsbury Grade, State Route 207, this Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 29-30, as the Nevada Department of Transportation fills roadway cracking.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation has begun installation of new “Welcome to Nevada” monuments on U.S. 395 at two entrances into the state.

Beginning Sunday, Oct. 6, exit numbers on Interstate 580 Carson City Freeway will change as part of a Nevada Department of Transportation project to resurface and enhance the roadway.

CARSON CITY — Many Nevada schoolchildren will take part in organized events to walk or bicycle to school on Oct. 2 in recognition of International Walk to School Day. Children not taking part in an organized school event are encouraged to involve their family in safely walking or bicycling to school on Oct. 2 and other days.

Segments of the Interstate 580 Carson City Freeway will be reduced to a single lane throughout the weekend as part of a Nevada Department of Transportation project to resurface and enhance the interstate.

I-580 will be reduced to a single lane in each direction between North Carson Street and College Parkway from 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 through 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 as crews stripe the newly-paved freeway and resurface bridge decks. Speeds will be reduced to 45 mph, and motorists should anticipate minor travel delays.

David Wise, age 82, passed away on August 29, 2019. Dave was a 2nd generation Nevadan born in Carson City on July 14, 1937 to Roy and Lynn (Stewart) Wise. He was an amazing man who loved life, he was easy going, caring, funny, loving, and always had the most positive attitude. He was always smiling, even in the end.

He was so well liked, loved by others and had so many friends who thought highly of him. He loved his family and his extended family who just simply became his family.

CARSON CITY — Beginning Sept. 23, single lane closures will be in place and commercial trucks will temporarily be prohibited from traveling westbound over the Mt. Rose Highway summit (State Route 431) as part of continuing Nevada Department of Transportation roadway improvements.

CARSON CITY — Single lane closures will take place on U.S. 395 south of Gardnerville the evenings of Sept. 23 and Sept. 24 as the Nevada Department of Transportation replaces a cattle guard across the highway.

NV Energy will begin work Wednesday, Sept. 18 on Highway 50 in Stateline at south shore Lake Tahoe to replace equipment in two underground electric vaults. The work, including excavation and repaving, is estimated to be completed by October 11. The schedule is subject to change based on weather.

YERINGTON — Lyon County Code Enforcement held a meeting last week to address the problem of illegal dumping countywide. The Illegal Dumping Work Group, which represents a number of agencies and nonprofit organizations, will meet on a quarterly basis to continue collaboration and cooperation in its efforts to clean up areas where illegal dumping frequently happens.

CARSON CITY — Daytime single lane closures will take place on State Route 28 in the Incline Village area Tuesday, Sept. 24 through Thursday, Sept. 26 as the Nevada Department of Transportation repaves sections of roadway surface.

CARSON CITY — Overnight single lane closures will be in place on U.S. 395 in Gardnerville the evening of Monday, Sept. 9 through the morning of Thursday, Sept. 12 as the Nevada Department of Transportation repaves sections of roadway surface.

CARSON CITY — Southbound U.S. 395 will be reduced to one lane in northern Carson Valley this Wednesday, Sept. 4 as the Nevada Department of Transportation repaves sections of roadway surface.

CARSON CITY — Beginning Wednesday, intermittent daytime lane closures will take place on Mt. Rose Highway, State Route 431 in areas near Incline Village and Mt Rose Ski Resort as the Nevada Department of Transportation improves roadside guardrail and resurfaces sections of the roadway.

As schoolchildren across Carson City prepare to return to classes Monday, the Nevada Department of Transportation has provided a number of tips for motorists and children who will be walking and bicycling to school.

CARSON CITY — Single lane closures and travel delays will be in place on the Carson Valley side of Kingsbury Grade, State Route 207, beginning Aug. 19 as the Nevada Department of Transportation resurfaces the highway.

CARSON CITY — As schoolchildren across the region prepare to go back to school, the Nevada Department of Transportation is providing tips to safely bicycle and walk to school.

Tragically, there were approximately 80 pedestrian fatalities and eight bicyclist fatalities on Nevada roads last year. We hope all drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists will share the road to help our communities safely travel back to school.

CARSON CITY — Even in the height of summer, the Nevada Department of Transportation is looking ahead and preparing to keep state roads clear when winter snow flies. NDOT is hiring temporary highway maintenance workers to help keep winter roads clear, including snow plow and anti-icing operations and assisting in highway emergency response, among other duties.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation is enhancing roadside parking restrictions on U.S. 50 south of Cave Rock. Beginning Wednesday through July 29, NDOT will install nearly 10 new “no parking” signs making un-permitted parking illegal on U.S. 50 roadside shoulders and median between Cave Rock and just south of Cave Rock State Park.

CARSON CITY — Single lane closures will take place on the Carson Valley side of Kingsbury Grade (State Route 207) July 17-31 as the Nevada Department of Transportation clears roadside slopes.

CARSON CITY — Single lane reductions will take place on Interstate 580 directly south of Reno, Tuesday through Friday, July 9-12 as the Nevada Department of Transportation refreshes roadway striping.

UPDATE 8:51PM: I-580 has been cleared for traffic in both directions at Bowers Mansion, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation. Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District has revised the size of the fire to 12.5 acres.
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UPDATE 8PM: Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District says the Temelec Fire, now contained, was likely caused by a car fire. Multiple agencies responded including Carson City Fire Department, BLM, Reno Fire Department, Sparks Fire Department, and the U.S. Forest Service. Four aircraft supported fire suppression. Officials say the aim is to have northbound I-580 at Bowers Mansion opened by 8:30 p.m.

The Nevada Department of Transportation, Tahoe Transportation District and partners opened the new Tahoe East Shore Trail in Incline Village on Friday, June 28 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation and Nevada Highway Patrol are reminding drivers that roadside parking restrictions will continue to be strictly enforced on State Route 28 south of Incline Village when the Tahoe East Shore Trail opens on Friday, June 28, including new no parking areas in southern Incline Village.