Frequently Asked Questions

Will the bridges remain open during construction?

Interstate 80 and the bridges will remain open during construction.

At least two interstate lanes will remain open in each direction during daytime hours. Interstate lanes will be reduced to one lane in each direction between 8 p.m. - 6 a.m. weekdays.

Traffic shifts and crossovers will be in place at the Mae Anne Avenue overpass and in the Mogul area, routing interstate traffic around areas of active bridge demolition and reconstruction.

What traffic control will be in place?

While the bridges will remain open to traffic, there will be overnight lane reductions during construction.

How much will the project cost and where does the funding come from?

This project represents an approximate $75 million investment in our community, funded from the state transportation budget. This funding is strictly dedicated to bridge replacement, and is not available to be used for widening of state or local roadways.

Will neighboring property be taken for bridge construction?

Private property is NOT needed for these bridge improvements.

CONSTRUCTION FACT

Construction of the bridges will require over 150 precast concrete girders, ranging in length from 42-feet to 90-feet long. If stacked vertically end to end, you could build a tower almost two miles high. This equals 25 towers the same height as the Silve Legacy Resort in downtown Reno.