NDOT to resurface sections of State Route 278 near Eureka in June

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The Nevada Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan ahead for travel delays on sections of State Route 278 near Eureka June 1-25 as the highway is resurfaced.

State Route 278 will be resurfaced from mileposts 0 to 35, beginning at the U.S. 50 junction near Eureka and traveling north for 35 miles.

The road work will take place primarily between 6a.m.-4:30p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.

The road work schedule is subject to change.

TENTATIVE ROAD PAVING SCHEDULE

Flaggers and pilot car in use on State Route 278.  Road reduced to one lane.

June 1

  • US 50 Junction to Sixth Street 

           Local traffic- use alternate routes

June 2

  • Fifth Street to Eleventh Street

           Local traffic- use alternate routes

June 3

  • Eleventh Street to Milepost 16 

           Local traffic- use alternate routes

June 4

  • Milepost 16 to the top of Garden Pass

June 8

  • Garden Pass to milepost 26

June 9

  • Milepost 26 to milepost 31

June 10

  • Milepost 31 to milepost 35

TENTATIVE PAVEMENT SEALING SCHEDULE

Flaggers and pilot car in use on State Route 278.  Road reduced to one lane.

June 22

  • US 50 Junction to Tenth Street

             Local traffic – use alternate routes

June 23

  • Tenth Street to Milepost 20

            Local traffic – use alternate routes

June 24

  • Milepost 20 to milepost 30

June 25

  • Milepost 30 to milepost 35

One-way traffic with pilot cars will be in place to safely guide motorists through the road work zone, with delays of up to 30 minutes to be expected. Speeds will be reduced through the work zone. Motorists are advised to drive at posted work zone speed limits, or slower as necessary for conditions. The road work schedule is subject to change.

The work will help protect and prolong pavement life by resurfacing the existing roadway with crushed aggregate rock and asphalt.  Often considered the best value for road maintenance dollar, such resurfacing also restores roadway friction and aesthetics. In certain sections, the existing pavement will be further restored in areas of rutting.

     SAFE WORK ZONE DRIVING TIPS

  • Always buckle up.
  • Leave extra travel time.
  • Pay attention. Normal speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes may be changed and people and vehicles may be working near the road.
  • Always slow to posted work zone speed limits.