NDOT to hold public meetings to launch US-395 study between Carson City and Topaz
The Nevada Department of Transportation will host in-person public meetings and a virtual meeting to review existing corridor conditions and gather public feedback on U.S. 395 between Carson City and the Nevada-California border at Topaz Lake.
Those interested can attend one of two public meetings or visit ndotus395.com for information and to submit feedback.
Virtual meeting option: Visitors can view project information and provide comments by visiting the virtual public meeting at ndotus395.com anytime Oct. 23 to Nov. 22, 2023.
In-person meeting options: Two in-person open house public meetings will be held on the following dates:
— Monday, Nov. 6 between 4-7 p.m. Carson City Community Center gym located at 851 East William Street.
— Wednesday, Nov. 8 between 4-7 p.m. at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center located at 1329 Waterloo Lane in Gardnerville.
The meetings will be held in an open house format, with a formal presentation beginning at 5:30 p.m. The same informational presentation will be provided at each meeting.
Both English and Spanish language will be available.
Livestream: The formal project presentation will be live-streamed on Nov. 8 at 5:30 p.m. via the NDOT Facebook page (@NevadaDOT). Livestream participants will be given the opportunity to provide comments and ask questions via Facebook.
• Comments can be submitted at the public meeting, or via instructions provided as part of the virtual public meeting.
• Those needing additional assistance with access to the meeting can contact (702) 232-5288 or email cmlynarek@dot.nv.gov.
The plan will evaluate the long-term vision, needs, and priorities to develop a Corridor Action Plan for U.S. 395 between East Clearview Drive in Carson City and the Nevada-California border at Topaz Lake and provide the foundation for future environmental studies.
The U.S. 395 Southern Sierra Corridor Study will update a previous corridor study, conducted in 2007, to reflect new population and transportation status and needs. The plan is being developed cooperatively with Douglas County, the Carson City Metropolitan Planning Organization, and other stakeholders and public participants who provide input.
In a recent five-year period, eleven lives were lost on this section of highway. The study, projected to complete in spring 2025, will develop goals, recommendations, and strategies to enhance roadway safety and use, as well as provide decision-makers with guidance for potential corridor improvements in the future.
A second round of public meetings will be held to gather additional public feedback on study recommendations before the study is finalized. Prior to design and prioritization of any future highway improvements, additional public outreach and thorough review of potential benefits, physical challenges, environmental constraints, and more will be conducted.
Further state transportation information is available at dot.nv.gov or by calling (775) 888-7000.