News Flash

PAHRUMP, NEV. – The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) will continue intermittent pilot car operations along State Route 160 between Betty Avenue and “Johnnie Curve” in Pahrump from November 27 through December 1, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Traffic restrictions are needed for painting stop bars and turn arrows, installing signs, and testing painted pavement stripe reflectivity as part of an $8.7 million 14-mile upgrade of State Route 160, said NDOT spokesman Tony Illia. Road and Highway Builders is the general contractor. Project plans call for mill-and-overlay improvements for a rejuvenated driving surface between East Basin Avenue to just north of Bell Vista Avenue in Pahrump.

Other work entails adding two flashing arrow solar-powered signs to “Johnnie Curve” as well as a high friction surface to prevent skidding, plus widening and lengthening the turn pocket at U.S. Highway 95 and State Route 160 for a safer, more efficient highway-to-highway connection.

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.

Photo courtesy of Nevada Department of Transportation