SR342, storey county, 2023 ER- atmospheric river, ST 0.000 to ST 3.000

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded a Project Grant totaling $216,034.91 to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) on July 7, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). This award funds emergency repairs to State Route 342 in Storey County, Nevada, addressing damage from a 2023 atmospheric river event. The project encompasses roadside ditch and slope repair/reconstruction, repair of paved roadside ditches, reestablishment of erosion control measures, roadway reconstruction as needed, and traffic control implementation for the segment from station 0.000 to station 3.000.

The funding supports critical infrastructure resilience and recovery activities consistent with the Highway Planning and Construction program's focus on highway preservation and safety enhancements. As Nevada's primary transportation infrastructure agency, NDOT serves as the designated recipient and administrator for federal transportation grants, utilizing these funds to restore transportation network functionality and safety across the state's diverse geographic regions.

Project description

Roadside ditch and slope repair/reconstruction, repair of paved roadside ditches, reestablishment of erosion control, reconstruction of roadway as needed, and traffic control.