US395AN, washoe county, 2023 ER- atmospheric river, WA 32.000 to WA 38.400

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $1.578 million to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) on July 7, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to address infrastructure damage in Washoe County resulting from a 2023 atmospheric river event. The project encompasses emergency repairs and reconstruction activities on US Route 395 between mileposts 32.000 and 38.400, including culvert cleaning, repair and reconstruction of roadside slopes and ditches, reestablishment of erosion control measures, roadway reconstruction as needed, guardrail repair, and traffic control implementation.

This project grant exemplifies the FHWA's support for highway infrastructure preservation and safety enhancements following natural disasters. Under the Highway Planning and Construction program, eligible activities include highway construction, safety improvements, and infrastructure resilience projects. NDOT, as Nevada's designated recipient for federal transportation grants, will administer the project in accordance with applicable federal requirements, environmental compliance procedures, and state stewardship responsibilities for design and construction oversight.

Project description

Culvert cleaning, repair/reconstruction of roadside slopes and ditches, reestablishment of erosion control, roadway reconstruction as needed, guardrail repair, and traffic control.