LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Work will be continuing along US50 on the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) project between the state line and Spooner Summit.

  • Work will continue along U.S. 50 with ITS conduit, guardrail, curb and gutter work throughout the project area Sundays at 8 p.m. through Fridays at noon.
  • Utilities work – raising and placing manhole covers, as well as permanent striping at the state line, will occur in mid-August.
  • Early September: Paving operations will resume as crews work from Marla Bay toward Cave Rock.

24-HOUR WORK ZONES

  • Single lane closures will take place Sundays at 8 p.m. through Fridays at noon on sections of U.S. 50 between Spooner Summit to the Nevada/California border at Stateline with ITS conduit, guardrail, curb and gutter work.
  • No lane restrictions are expected on weekends.
  • A minimum of one lane in each direction will stay open at all times.
  • Drivers can anticipate moderate travel delays through the work zone.
  • Speeds will be reduced to 35 mph through work zones.
  • While access to businesses and residences will be continuously maintained in most areas, certain side streets and driveways will temporarily be impacted as roadway excavation takes place in the immediate area. Steel plates and earthwork will then be used after excavation to reestablish side street access.

THE PAVING PROCESS
Paving includes multiple phases, where crews return to the same section to complete various steps:

  • Step 1:   Lower utilities — lower manholes and utility valve covers that lie within the limits of milling and paving
  • Step 2:   Mill and overlay — removing the top 2-3 inches of an existing asphalt and repave within the same day to avoid drop-offs
  • Step 3:   Temporary striping — replace lane lines, crosswalks, and stop bars with a temporary traffic paint
  • Step 4:   Sawcut the pavement and install wire loops that sense when cars are waiting for a traffic light to change from red to green
  • Step 5:   Open grade paving — place the final top inch surface of asphalt
  • Step 6:   Raise utilities — raise the manhole and utility valve covers flush with the new pavement and pour a concrete collar around the cover
  • Step 7:   Permanent striping with epoxy paint will occur after the new open grade pavement cures for 7 to 21 days. Place markings for crosswalks, stop bars, turn arrows and ONLYs.
  • Step 8:  Enjoy driving safely on the fully paved roadway