Chance to experience Carson connector without cars

People will have the opportunity to walk or ride their bikes on the newest section of Interstate 580 in Carson City before it opens to vehicular traffic.

The new section of freeway is scheduled to open in August.

On July 22 between 9am and noon anyone on two feet or two wheels can go on it.

NDOT, federal and local representatives have a ceremony that day at 9am.

Event attendees should turn south onto the new freeway from southbound I-580 or Fairview Drive and follow event signs to the parking area located on the future freeway. Pet owners are discouraged from bringing animals.

The new segment of freeway marks completion of I-580 linking Reno and Carson City.