Fernley Sand

Update: 12:41 p.m.

One lane of westbound I-80 has been reopened.

Please drive with caution, as crews are still in the area finishing the clean up.

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The Nevada DOT has closed I-80 westbound in west Fernley briefly while they perform a clean up.

Dedicated NDOT highway maintenance staff are currently cleaning sand from the road that was dropped by a private truck.

NDOT advises to avoid interstate travel from Fernley for now.