SR317, lincoln county, 2023 ER- atmospheric river, LN 37.000 to LN 59.000

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $450,890 to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) on June 26, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) for emergency repairs to State Route 317 in Lincoln County, Nevada. This Project Grant funds repair and reconstruction of roadside infrastructure damaged by an atmospheric river event affecting mileposts 37.000 to 59.000. The scope of work includes repair and reconstruction of roadside ditches and shoulders, culvert replacement and cleaning, roadway reconstruction as needed, and traffic control measures to ensure public safety during construction activities.

This award represents a targeted federal investment in emergency transportation infrastructure resilience following natural disaster impacts. As the designated state recipient for FHWA funding, NDOT will administer the project in accordance with federal highway program requirements, including environmental compliance, design oversight, and project record documentation standards established under 23 CFR and 2 CFR 200.

Project description

Repair/reconstruction of roadside ditches and shoulders, culvert replacement, culvert cleaning, roadway reconstruction as needed, and traffic control.