Construction begins on auxiliary I-580 merge lane in North Carson City
The Nevada Department of Transportation will begin construction of an auxiliary merge lane from Alternative U.S. 395/Eastlake Boulevard to southbound I-580 in north Carson City. The work is part of a project to repave the aging roadway surface, seismically retrofit bridges and make other improvements on Interstate 580 in Washoe Valley.
Through spring, periodic lane and ramp closures will take place on southbound I-580 and the Alternative U.S. 395/Eastlake Boulevard to southbound I-580 merge lane in the Duck Hill area. Construction will extend the existing merge lane to reach Carson Street. The existing merge lane will be extended 2,700 feet, providing additional space and safety to merge.
Also as part of the project, NDOT this fall repaved approximately seven miles of interstate surface through Washoe Valley, with additional paving on remaining stretches of interstate to take place next spring. The interstate was last repaved in 2004, and was in need of resurfacing to keep the roadway smooth and safe.
Over the next year, the project will also seismically retrofit and enhance the I-580 Bellevue Road bridge and Eastlake Boulevard underpass as part of NDOT’s continuing effort to retrofit older bridges for enhanced safety and stability during potential earthquakes. The Bellevue Road overpass will be closed intermittently during those road improvements.
The approximately $15 million project by Q & D Construction is scheduled to complete in the fall of 2016. Approximately 32,000 vehicles travel I-580 daily in the area.
Further project details are available at www.nevadadot.com or by dialing (775) 888-7000.