The Nevada Department of Transportation has started installing new “Welcome to Nevada” monuments on U.S. 395 at two entrances into the state.
Preliminary construction of two separate welcome monuments began Oct. 7, with the monument on U.S. 395 near Topaz Lake installed Oct. 15, and a welcome monument on U.S. 395 near Bordertown to be installed by the end of the month.
Monuments are also planned be installed at the following border crossings over coming years:
• State Route 28 in Crystal Bay
• I-11 near Hoover Dam
Constructed of stainless and weathering steel with natural rock or concrete bases, the monuments stand as tall as 14 foot. While each gateway monument features the Nevada state name, state silhouette and “Battle Born” motto, the monuments consist of slightly different designs expressing the unique surroundings of the natural environment.
In 2017, NDOT also installed new welcome signs at approximately 25 other border locations statewide. The standard-sized roadway signs replaced the previous welcome signs and were designed by Nevada high school graphic artists.
(NDOT contributed to this report.)
