In cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, NDOT actively seeks the public's input on the proposed future widening and improvements to I-80 between Vista Boulevard and USA Parkway. Your participation is crucial as part of the project's National Environmental Policy Act, or environmental review, phase.
Public feedback is invited on proposed alternatives for improving the interstate, including widening I-80 between Vista Boulevard in Sparks and the USA Parkway (SR 439) interchange.
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is hosting virtual and in-person public information meetings to provide information to the public and gather feedback as part of the continuing environmental review for the proposed future widening of Interstate 80 east of Sparks.
Project information can be viewed and comments provided by visiting the virtual public meeting at info@I80EastNV.com anytime through May 24, 2024. Both English and Spanish languages are available.
The public is invited to attend a public meeting on Wednesday, May 8, between 4 and 7 p.m. at the Lockwood Community Center and Fire Station. The meeting will be held in an open-house format, with the formal presentation starting at 5:30 p.m. Arrangements have been made to ensure that the meeting is accessible to all, and those needing additional assistance can contact NDOT Public Involvement Specialist Justin Hopkins at (702) 385-6509 or email jhopkins@dot.nv.gov.
Comments can be submitted at the public meeting, via the virtual public meeting, by e-mail at ckuhn@dot.nv.gov, or by mailing NDOT Project Manager Chris Kuhn at 1263 South Street, Carson City, NV 89712 before 5 p.m. May 24.
Over recent years, NDOT has lengthened and improved I-80 USA Parkway and Lockwood ramps for safer, designated access to and from the interstate in the area, but more work is needed to increase public safety. Reports show traffic in the region has increased 61% over the past ten years. In a recent five-year period, an average of 155 crashes occurred every year on this section of interstate. Interstate widening and improvements are projected to cut total crash rates by approximately 25% and fatal and injury crashes by roughly 30% over 25 years.
Certain existing interstate bridges are proposed to be replaced, roadway shoulders widened, and interchange improvements and other enhancements made to improve traffic mobility and safety for the as many as 48,000 vehicles that travel the interstate daily. The proposed widening would require extensive geotechnical engineering due to steep slopes and rock formations bordering the interstate.
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