HWY 28-Single Lane Traffic Controls scheduled for this weekend

Submitted by IVGID

We are contacting you and your organization to let you know of the possibility of additional continuous single-lane closure traffic controls for the IVGID Effluent Pipeline Project construction at the Secret Creek Crossing on Nevada State Route 28 during the following dates: October 4 thru October 6, 2024. 

Typically, the continuous 24-hour traffic controls conclude for the weekend on Fridays at 12:00 p.m., with work resuming on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. So, for this extended period, there will be continuous 24-hour traffic controls on this stretch of SR 28 until 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2024. 

While we realize it is not ideal to enforce single-lane traffic controls during the weekend, the location of this area of highway is within an extremely rocky zone where the bedrock extends above the road grade and throughout the entirety of the work area. The new IVGID pipeline is required to cross beneath the existing Secret Creek box culvert (12-ft depth); this portion of work is very complicated and is subject to many unknowns due to ground conditions and water intrusion from the creek.  For the safety of those working on the project and traveling in the area, this extended single-lane closure is necessary.  

IVGID and the project contractor have deliberately scheduled the subject work task in the shoulder season to avoid summer/peak-season traffic volumes.  

We appreciate any collaboration in messaging this closure to both community members and visitors. We will provide updates and detailed information to your organizations to assist with this effort. 

Please see the attached maps and photographs of the location and to familiarize yourself with the project.  Please reach out to IVGID Communications Coordinator Kari Ferguson with any questions or concerns.   

IVGID greatly appreciates your help in spreading the word about these potential traffic impacts.

Sincerely,

Hudson Klein, P.E.

Interim Engineering Manager