Virtual Public Hearing on I-80 East Widening Project Until July 18- Public comments encouraged at i80eastnv.com

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) have prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate potential impacts of the proposed Interstate 80 (I-80) East Widening Project between Vista Boulevard and USA Parkway.

Residents are invited to comment on the EA and participate in the virtual public hearing, which covers the project’s purpose and need, environmental impacts, mitigation plans, and the Preferred Alternative for construction. This hearing is part of the federal environmental review process required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

A separate in-person hearing was held June 25 in Lockwood. The virtual hearing is available 24/7 through July 18, 2025.

Visit i80eastnv.com and click “Enter the Virtual Hearing” to review project materials.

To provide feedback, click the yellow “Comment Here” button. Comments submitted will become public record under NRS 239.0107.

NDOT anticipates environmental approval by September 2025. Final design is expected to continue through September 2027, with construction anticipated from 2027 to 2031.

For details and to submit comments, visit i80eastnv.com.