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Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:59 PM

NHP to assist with oversized load through Fernley Tuesday morning

NHP to assist with oversized load through Fernley Tuesday morning

Courtesy of Nevada State Police

The Nevada Highway Patrol will be assisting in the safe movement of a “Super Load” tomorrow, Sept. 2. This movement will be traveling through Fernley and then between Fernley and Lovelock in both directions on Interstate 80.

The load (a transformer) will impact travel on U.S. 50 Alt. (between Hazen and Fernley), U.S. 95 Alt. (Fernley), and I-80 between Fernley and Lovelock starting around 6:30 a.m.. 

The load will travel at approximately 12 miles per hour.

The load's final destination is off the I-80 Nightingale exit (exit 65). However, because this load is so large, it will need to travel eastbound on I-80 past the exit to safely turn around and approach the Nightingale exit (exit 65) from the westbound side.

The load weighs approximately 909,489 pounds. It is approximately 20 feet wide and 20 feet 3 inches tall with a length of 250 feet.


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C Comment author: Carl C. HagenComment text: Maybe there is more to this story than what is reported, but it seems to me that the businesses that are causing this problem ought to be paying for this, or at least a major portion of it. Why does the County have to pay the whole bill? Just my opinion.Comment publication date: 5/7/26, 10:26 AMComment source: Storey County, Tesla partner to extend I-80 Patrick on-rampComment author: Alan ReederComment text: Great guy, laughed easily, had fun with his students, enjoyed our time together at FHS!Comment publication date: 4/23/26, 10:23 PMComment source: Howard David JacksonComment author: Jack & Nancy CookComment text: Wonderful man. Created a precious family with Linda. Will always respect and admire his contribution to teaching at FHS.Comment publication date: 4/18/26, 10:27 AMComment source: Howard David JacksonComment author: JeffDickersonComment text: Very well reported, even though our motion was denied.Comment publication date: 4/15/26, 11:05 AMComment source: Judge allows Fernley City Council to proceed with corrective agenda item in Lau expulsion caseComment author: Todd fossumComment text: Hi my name is todd fossum i'm clarence's stepson, I was wondering if he had any siblings. I think he said he had a sister that just survived cancer. If she can get ahold of me or any buddy, my number is 916. 3 4 3 1 1 7 7.Thank you have a blessed dayComment publication date: 1/16/26, 4:33 PMComment source: Clarence L Shields C Comment author: Carl HagenComment text: So just curious, what is the point of a franchise agreement if it is not exclusive?Comment publication date: 12/15/25, 4:18 PMComment source: Council approves non-exclusive franchise agreement for waste collection
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