The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the City of Mesquite, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration and the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, began construction on the I-15 interchange 120 in Mesquite earlier this summer.
The West Mesquite Design-Build project will require temporary closure of Falcon Ridge Parkway over a 56-hour period beginning at 9:00 p.m. on January 9th and ending at 5:00 a.m. on January 12th. The temporary closure of Falcon Ridge Parkway will accommodate construction of the first in a series of two new bridges at Interchange 120, a key milestone for the West Mesquite Design-Build Project.
Expect the following changes in the area:
? From January 9th at 9:00 p.m. to January 12th at 5:00 a.m., Falcon Ridge Parkway will be closed to accommodate bridge construction. All lanes on Falcon Ridge Parkway will be closed during this time period. Motorists are encouraged to use the Grapevine Overpass as the recommended detour route.
? From January 9th at 9:00 p.m. to January 12th at 5: 00 a.m., the southbound I-15 on ramp at Interchange 120 will also be closed to accommodate bridge construction. Motorists may follow the recommended detour route to access I-15 southbound via Interchange 122. All other access to and from I-15 via Interchange 120 will remain unaffected during this time period.
Adam Searcy, NDOT Project Manager, encourages diligence and patience during this important phase of construction. “Our project team is very excited to begin bridge construction, a key milestone of project delivery. However, we realize that closures affecting access are never pleasant and have taken that into consideration by limiting the first phase of bridge construction to a 56-hour time period. We strongly encourage residents and motorists to be patient during the closure of Falcon Ridge Parkway and to be cautious while observing detour signs. Safety is our number one priority.”
Those interested in more information and traffic updates, can call the project hotline at 702-346-5666 or visit nevadadot.com and click on “Mesquite” under the projects tab.
About the West Mesquite Interchange Project
The goal of the West Mesquite Interchange Design-Build Project is to create a better and high-quality operating highway that enhances Mesquite’s connectivity and is also aesthetically pleasing. The project is scheduled to last between 12 and 18 months, ending no later than Fall 2012.
About NDOT
Founded in 1917, the Nevada Department of Transportation is responsible for the planning, construction, operation and maintenance of the 5,400 miles of highways and more than 1,000 bridges that comprise the state highway system. The department is divided into three districts, with a district engineer and assistant engineers in each. The districts are responsible for supervising all state transportation activities within their local areas. NDOT's headquarters is located in Carson City. Its three district offices are located in Las Vegas, Reno and Elko.
