Our highway maintenance heroes perform 75 road maintenance jobs–from filling potholes and striping to incident response and snow removal. And this week, we’re all hands on deck to deep clean I-80 east of Sparks. It’s a geographically-confined area, and lane reductions can impact travel for 50,000 motorists who drive here daily. So, look out and slow down for us as we remove litter during less-traveled overnight hours: http://bit.ly/41I4vFi And remember that every member of the community plays a

SPRING CREEK- ready to drive the new Lamoille Highway roundabout? Some tips: 🚫Slow down ⬅️Yield to left 🚘Use appropriate lane Take a ride with us and Nevada State Police as we show you how to navigate the Lamoille Highway and Boyd-Kennedy Road roundabout. More: dot.nv.gov/roundabouts | Nevada Department of Transportation

Tomorrow is Bike or Walk to School Day. Drivers, please take extra caution near schools and neighborhoods. Expect more students and families on the road, and slow down as you approach school zones. -Make eye contact with pedestrians before crossing. -Look both ways and proceed carefully. -Give yourself enough time so you’re not rushing through school areas. -Practice safety with young pedestrians so everyone knows the rules. Let’s work together to keep students safe. Stay alert, stay patient, an

Behind the scenes in NDOT’s Materials Lab: this machine extracts asphalt a pavement sample. We compare those results to the design mix to confirm the right amounts of materials are in every batch. Accurate mix designs mean longer-lasting pavement and safer trips. Watch the test in action to see how we keep you safe and connected. | Nevada Department of Transportation

Art with heart! 🚶🚴 From dozens of entries across the state, a fourth-grade Carson City student’s design was selected as grand prize winner in our recent active transportation art contest. Watch as a talented artist brought his traffic safety message to life while painting the art as part of last week’s Brewery Arts Center Music and Murals Festival. @visitcarsoncity and see the mural on North Valley Street! BicycleNevada.com | Nevada Department of Transportation

Surveying has been at the heart of NDOT since the very beginning. Our location survey crews are the experts who help determine where new roads go and how existing ones can be improved. From collecting topographic data to checking property lines, they use advanced technology to make sure Nevada stays safe and connected. You’ll often see them working right next to traffic, so please give them space. Their safety depends on your attention behind the wheel. 🎥 Watch the video to see the technology t