News Flash

PAHRUMP - The Nevada Department of Transportation will suspend pilot car operations along State Route 160 between Betty Avenue and Leslie Street in Pahrump from September 1-5 for the Labor Day holiday.
The pilot car will continue to run through Thursday, August 31.
The pilot car or escort vehicle activities will resume from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, September 6, and run during the week through September 15, excluding weekends.

Traffic restrictions are required as part of a $8.7 million 14-mile upgrade of State Route 160 between East Basin Avenue to just north of Bell Vista Avenue in Pahrump. Road and Highway Builders is the general contractor. Plans call for mill-and-overlay improvements for a rejuvenated driving surface, plus adding two flashing arrow solar-powered signs to “Johnnie Curve” as well as a high friction surface to prevent skidding. Finally, the turn pocket at U.S. Highway 95 and State Route 160 is being widened and lengthened for a safer, more efficient highway-to-highway connection.

“This cost-efficient project will extend the highway’s life cycle while also creating a smoother and safer traveling experience,” said NDOT spokesman Tony Illia. “The project is anticipated to finish by late October.”

Motorists should use caution while traveling through the work zone, heed construction signage, and take alternate routes, if possible. NDOT works to inform the public about planned highway restrictions, but unscheduled construction changes, closures, and restrictions are possible due to weather or other factors. For the latest state highway conditions, visit nvroads.com or call 511 before driving.
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