It's Road Construction Season

As the old cliché goes, we've got two seasons around here - winter and road construction. Right now, the latter is coming on with lots of streets and highways around the Reno / Tahoe region involved in a variety of construction and repair projects. Most of the work can't be done in winter, hence the flurry of activity during our warmer months. To help alleviate driving difficulties and delays, motorists have a variety of online resources showing if their proposed route is a maze of orange cones and detours, or a clear path to their destination. In my south Reno area, Peckham Lane is totally closed, but I know the neighborhood and can get around the blockage without much trouble. When venturing out of known territory, though, it's a good idea to consult these sources:

- Reno Road Closures & Restrictions
- Sparks Road Closures & Restrictions

Our main route over the Sierra Nevada, Interstate 80, is currently undergoing major work in several places between the Nevada state line and Colfax, CA. I just drove that stretch at night and it was not fun. In many places, work is going on 24/7, giving motorists no relief from delays and detours. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has set up a website specifically for these projects called GetAcross80.com. It's a real good idea to have a look before leaving Reno on westbound I80. Truckers are especially advised to check this site for extra restrictions applying to big rigs.

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