The Nevada Department of Transportation

David Wise, age 82, passed away on August 29, 2019. Dave was a 2nd generation Nevadan born in Carson City on July 14, 1937 to Roy and Lynn (Stewart) Wise. He was an amazing man who loved life, he was easy going, caring, funny, loving, and always had the most positive attitude. He was always smiling, even in the end.

He was so well liked, loved by others and had so many friends who thought highly of him. He loved his family and his extended family who just simply became his family.

CARSON CITY — Single lane closures will take place on U.S. 395 south of Gardnerville the evenings of Sept. 23 and Sept. 24 as the Nevada Department of Transportation replaces a cattle guard across the highway.

NV Energy will begin work Wednesday, Sept. 18 on Highway 50 in Stateline at south shore Lake Tahoe to replace equipment in two underground electric vaults. The work, including excavation and repaving, is estimated to be completed by October 11. The schedule is subject to change based on weather.

CARSON CITY — Daytime single lane closures will take place on State Route 28 in the Incline Village area Tuesday, Sept. 24 through Thursday, Sept. 26 as the Nevada Department of Transportation repaves sections of roadway surface.

CARSON CITY — Overnight single lane closures will be in place on U.S. 395 in Gardnerville the evening of Monday, Sept. 9 through the morning of Thursday, Sept. 12 as the Nevada Department of Transportation repaves sections of roadway surface.

CARSON CITY — Southbound U.S. 395 will be reduced to one lane in northern Carson Valley this Wednesday, Sept. 4 as the Nevada Department of Transportation repaves sections of roadway surface.

CARSON CITY — Beginning Wednesday, intermittent daytime lane closures will take place on Mt. Rose Highway, State Route 431 in areas near Incline Village and Mt Rose Ski Resort as the Nevada Department of Transportation improves roadside guardrail and resurfaces sections of the roadway.

As schoolchildren across Carson City prepare to return to classes Monday, the Nevada Department of Transportation has provided a number of tips for motorists and children who will be walking and bicycling to school.

CARSON CITY — Single lane closures and travel delays will be in place on the Carson Valley side of Kingsbury Grade, State Route 207, beginning Aug. 19 as the Nevada Department of Transportation resurfaces the highway.

CARSON CITY — As schoolchildren across the region prepare to go back to school, the Nevada Department of Transportation is providing tips to safely bicycle and walk to school.

Tragically, there were approximately 80 pedestrian fatalities and eight bicyclist fatalities on Nevada roads last year. We hope all drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists will share the road to help our communities safely travel back to school.

CARSON CITY — Even in the height of summer, the Nevada Department of Transportation is looking ahead and preparing to keep state roads clear when winter snow flies. NDOT is hiring temporary highway maintenance workers to help keep winter roads clear, including snow plow and anti-icing operations and assisting in highway emergency response, among other duties.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation is enhancing roadside parking restrictions on U.S. 50 south of Cave Rock. Beginning Wednesday through July 29, NDOT will install nearly 10 new “no parking” signs making un-permitted parking illegal on U.S. 50 roadside shoulders and median between Cave Rock and just south of Cave Rock State Park.

CARSON CITY — Single lane closures will take place on the Carson Valley side of Kingsbury Grade (State Route 207) July 17-31 as the Nevada Department of Transportation clears roadside slopes.

CARSON CITY — Single lane reductions will take place on Interstate 580 directly south of Reno, Tuesday through Friday, July 9-12 as the Nevada Department of Transportation refreshes roadway striping.

UPDATE 8:51PM: I-580 has been cleared for traffic in both directions at Bowers Mansion, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation. Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District has revised the size of the fire to 12.5 acres.
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UPDATE 8PM: Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District says the Temelec Fire, now contained, was likely caused by a car fire. Multiple agencies responded including Carson City Fire Department, BLM, Reno Fire Department, Sparks Fire Department, and the U.S. Forest Service. Four aircraft supported fire suppression. Officials say the aim is to have northbound I-580 at Bowers Mansion opened by 8:30 p.m.

The Nevada Department of Transportation, Tahoe Transportation District and partners opened the new Tahoe East Shore Trail in Incline Village on Friday, June 28 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation and Nevada Highway Patrol are reminding drivers that roadside parking restrictions will continue to be strictly enforced on State Route 28 south of Incline Village when the Tahoe East Shore Trail opens on Friday, June 28, including new no parking areas in southern Incline Village.

CARSON CITY — Lane reductions will take place on U.S. 50 in Dayton Saturday, June 15 as the Nevada Department of Transportation installs pedestrian safety improvements.

Single lane closures will take place on South Stewart Street in Carson City this Saturday, June 15 as the Nevada Department of Transportation resurfaces the roadway as part of a project to install pedestrian safety improvements.

Overnight road closures will take place on State Route 28 south of Incline Village June 17 and 18 as the Nevada Department of Transportation places final roadway striping as part of installation of the State Route 28 shared used path.

Both directions of SR 28 will be closed between Lakeshore Boulevard in southern Incline Village and the U.S. 50 junction from 8 p.m.-6:30 a.m. nightly June 17 and 18 as final roadway striping is placed on the highway.

Single lane closures will take place on the Carson Valley side of Kingsbury Grade (State Route 207) beginning June 3 as the Nevada Department of Transportation fills roadway cracking.

According to the Nevada Department of Transportation, construction of new ADA compliant walkways are now underway on Highway 50 E., and will continue throughout June near Silver State Street by the Goodwill, Classy Seconds, and FoodMaxx.

The Nevada Highway Patrol, with the assistance of the Nevada Department of Transportation, will be closing two lanes of I-80 eastbound between the I-580 northbound overpass to the I-80 eastbound Exit 16 off-ramp, 4th Street, Prater Way in Sparks on Sunday, June 2, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. for a follow-up investigation.

The Nevada Department of Transportation is alerting drivers and organizations to prepare for an upcoming change to exit numbers on Interstate 580 from South Carson Street in Carson City to the Reno spaghetti bowl.

One of the great things about our high desert climate is is how quickly conditions can change. Heading into Tuesday we're looking at breezy conditions and sunny skies, with a shift in the weather Wednesday. But for now, let's enjoy Tuesday, May 14, with indoor and outdoor activities including three separate Muscle Powered hosted events, an archery shoot, Big Band Jazz at Living the Good Life and more. Read on.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 13-19. Closures expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Single lane closures will take place on U.S. 50 in eastern Carson City May 14-16 as the Nevada Department of Transportation fills roadway cracking.

The upcoming Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held May 16 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 East William Street.

On the docket for discussion is the South Carson Complete Street Project, Hardship Determination for Downtown businesses, contracts, and more.

The Carson City School District’s Bicycle Fun & Safety Day benefited the Carson City Schools Foundation this morning. The event was held at Fritsch Elementay School.

Sponsored by Carson Tahoe Health (CTH) and hosted by the Carson City School District, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), Safe Routes to School, local bike clubs and shops, the inaugural event served as a proving ground to acquaint experienced and less experienced bike riders with their eco-friendly transport mechanisms.

Good morning Carson City, and happy weekend! We've got a warm day ahead with highs of 76 degrees! Today on the docket is the early farmer's market, a Mother's Day craft fair, the grand reopening of the second wind thrift store, and more!

Here's what's happening Saturday: