It’s done. Starting this week there is no longer a need to drive through Carson City to get to Reno, or for those in Reno to drive through the capital city to get to Lake Tahoe.

The last leg of the Interstate 580 Carson City Freeway is ready for vehicles. The earliest the southern end of the freeway will be open is 10am Wednesday. The northern end will open later that afternoon or on Aug. 3.

Motorists should anticipate minor lane and traffic pattern changes across the area as the new freeway segment opens. Periodic, minor roadside shoulder and lane closures will take place on South Carson Street and the Carson City Freeway for finishing construction.