Periodic ramp closures will take place on I-80 west of Reno starting Monday as part of continuing Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) project to improve interstate roadside drainage and infrastructure.
From Monday to mid-December, drivers will see ramp closures on both directions of I-80 between Mogul-area exit 8 and the Nevada-California state line as NDOT updates cattleguards on exits in Mogul, Verdi and Gold Ranch.
- Periodic ramp closures will take place weekdats between 5 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- No two consecutive ramps will be closed at the same time
- Moderate travel delays are to be expected through the work zone.
The closures are part of an ongoing project launched in early summer, to make the folllowing improvents on I-80 between Keystone Avenue and Nevada/California state line:
- Eight-foot-tall deer fencing has been installed on both sides of I-80 between Gold Ranch exit 1 and West Fourth Street exit 8 to reduce wildlife-related crashes.
- Reinforced drainage pipes installed for enhanced roadside drainage, along with decorative rock and native plantings to beautify the area, reduce soil erosion and help direct natural water run-off.
- Rumble strips removed on both sides of the interstate from the Gold Ranch area to western McCarran Boulevard.
- Interstate exit signage in Mogul and Verdi has been updated to remove town names and instead list the road names associated with the exit, providing additional distinction between multiple Verdi-area exits.
NDOT advises motorists to use caution while traveling through work zones, and take alternoate detour routes, if possible.
NDOT works with Waze to inform the public about planned highway restriction. Information on the latest state highway conditions, can also be found on nvroads.com or call 511 before driving.
(NDOT assisted with this report.)
