The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is inviting public feedback on its proposed plan to widen Interstate 80 between Vista Boulevard in Sparks and the USA Parkway interchange, one of the busiest stretches of freeway in northern Nevada.
A public hearing on the project’s Environmental Assessment will be available both online and in person, offering residents across the region a chance to weigh in on the future of I-80.
Ways to Participate:
- Online Access: Visit I80EastNV.com anytime between June 9 and July 18 to review project documents and submit comments. The virtual hearing is available in both English and Spanish.
- In-Person Hearing: Attend an open house on Wednesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Rainbow Bend Community Clubhouse (500 Rue de la Blanc, Lockwood). A formal presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m.
- Submit Comments: Share input through the online platform, at the in-person meeting, by email at [email protected], or by mailing comments to NDOT Project Manager Chris Kuhn at 1263 South Street, Carson City, NV 89712. The deadline is 5 p.m. on July 18.
Those needing accessibility support can contact NDOT Public Involvement Specialist Justin Hopkins at (702) 385-6509 or [email protected].
What’s Proposed:
The preferred plan would expand I-80 from two to three lanes in each direction between Vista and USA Parkway, along with replacing select bridges, widening shoulders, and improving interchanges. NDOT says the goal is to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety for the roughly 50,000 drivers who use the corridor daily.
Over the last decade, traffic volume in the area has increased by more than 70%. NDOT reports an average of 144 crashes per year on this stretch and estimates that the proposed improvements could reduce total crashes by about 20% compared to making no changes.
This hearing is part of the environmental review process required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), following earlier public meetings held in 2023 and 2024.
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