Hwy. 50 improvements made in Zephyr Cove

Nevada Department of Transportation crews on July 17 completed the installation of pedestrian safety improvements on Highway 50 in Zephyr Cove.

Previously, there was one constantly-flashing pedestrian crossing light at the intersection of Highway 50 and Lake Shore Boulevard.

NDOT has enhanced the pedestrian crossing with the following pedestrian safety improvements:

• The previous signal was replaced with two electronic flashing pedestrian crossing beacons, known as rectangular rapid flashing beacons, allowing pedestrians to activate the signs to help stop traffic as they cross the street. Signals have also been placed in advance of the signal, giving drivers advance notice to stop for any pedestrians crossing ahead.
• Sidewalks were improved for safer and easier pedestrian travel.
• Overhead street lighting has been installed for enhanced visibility of pedestrians in the crosswalk.

The approximately $294,000 in improvements by Par Electrical Contractors Inc. began in early June and are aimed at enhancing safety for pedestrians crossing the highway, as well as for the as many as 20,000 drivers traveling the highway daily.