NDOT to work on Spooner Summit

A Nevada Department of Transportation project on Highway 50 in south Carson City is designed to enhance storm drainage to help preserve water quality and reduce erosion.

The project will replace more than 50 storm drains and drop inlets, as well as enhance roadside slopes and curb and gutter on 50 from the South Carson Street/Spooner junction to Tahoe Golf Club Drive, which is approximately four and a half miles up 50. Multiple drainage channels from the highway will also be improved with additional drainage pipes or rock work to reduce erosion.

Some of the drainage systems were originally constructed when the highway was built more than 50 years ago.

The project will also enhance roadway safety by replacing many storm grates from near the travel lanes, providing a smoother roadway surface and reducing potential roadway flooding risk.

The approximately $1.2 million project will be constructed by MKD Construction. As the project progresses, single lane closures withtravel delays are to be expected.

The project should be completed this fall.