NHP: One northbound I-580 lane opened near Bowers Mansion after fatal Galena Bridge crash
UPDATE 8:40PM: The Nevada Highway Patrol reports one lane of northbound I-580 is now open north of the Bowers Mansion exit. Traffic is moving slowly past the scene of the fatal crash. NHP urges motorists to watch for first responders and drive with extreme caution.
***
UPDATE 8:06PM: Nevada Highway Patrol troopers remain on scene Thursday night at the fatal crash on the Galena Bridge. There are approximately 10-15 vehicles involved with one confirmed fatality. There is not an estimated time for reopening northbound I-580. NHP advises motorists to use alternate routes.
***
Northbound Interstate 580 at mile marker 12 in Washoe County near the Galena Bridge is closed Thursday night due to a fatal crash at the Bowers Mansion exit, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes.
It is unknown at this time how many vehicles are involved and the make of the vehicles. The crash was reported to NHP at 5:51 p.m. NHP will update its Twitter feed as more information becomes available. Click here for updates.
Roads around Carson City and Carson Valley are slick from ice buildup on top of the rain and snow. At around 7:30 p.m. NHP reports a crash on Highway 395 and Airport Road in Douglas County.
Earlier were also been reported at Highway 395 and Johnson Lane, northbound 395 at Topsy Lane, and the intersection of I-580 and Highway 50 westbound.
Sanders from Carson City and the Nevada Department of Transportation are working roadways Thursday night to clear up ice. Drive with caution. Check NVRoads.com for the latest road information.
- Carson City
- $12
- 395
- Accidents
- Airport
- carson
- caution
- City
- closed
- county
- Douglas
- Douglas County
- highway
- Highway 395
- Ice
- information
- Johnson Lane
- Latest
- Nevada
- Nevada Department of Transportation
- Nevada Highway Patrol
- News
- NHP
- rain
- reopening
- Snow
- The Nevada Department of Transportation
- Washoe
- Carson Valley
- Galena
- Traffic