July 10, 2009
Contact: Meg Mincolla
Phone: (775) 888-7172
NDOT To Perform Annual Cleaning of Carlin Tunnels
The annual cleaning of the Carlin Tunnels will result in lane closures and possible traffic delays Monday, July 13 through Thursday, July 16, the Nevada Department of Transportation has announced.
Cleaning of the westbound tunnel is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday between 6 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The westbound tunnel will be closed and westbound traffic detoured through Carlin Canyon. The eastbound tunnel will remain open but restricted to one lane. On Wednesday and Thursday from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., cleaning of the eastbound tunnel will result in westbound traffic being detoured again through Carlin Canyon and eastbound traffic being routed to the westbound tunnel.
For traveler safety, flaggers, signs and barrier rail will help detour traffic around the work zones. Motorists are asked to obey traffic controls and drive at posted speed limits, or slower as necessary for conditions. Updated Nevada road construction information is available by dialing 511 or by accessing www.nevadadot.com and clicking on the “511” icon at the top of the screen. NDOT also offers safe work zone driving tips at www.nevadadot.com/safety:
