News out of Lake Tahoe, Nevada yesterday brings with it an update about a crucial infrastructure project being undertaken by the Nevada Department of Transportation. Because this story might affect some of our clients and potential clients, we thought it should be brought to everyone’s attention. At Thorcon Shotcrete and Shoring, we provide geotechnical services to customers throughout our home state of Colorado, but also to other states in the surrounding region, like Nevada, Utah and more. This news has to do with an upcoming slope stabilization project affecting Highway 50 as it passes by Lake Tahoe.
Yesterday, the Tahoe Daily Tribune reported that the Cave Rock tunnels will be experiencing “traffic-line reductions,” which could cause delays of up to half an hour. The inconvenience is well worth the safety benefits, though, as the closures are being conducted in preparation for a project which will reduce rock fall and improve slope stability for the tunnels. Because high precipitation through the winter has loosened some of the rocks, the NDOT will undertake the task of extending one of the tunnel entrances and improving stability next spring. The improvements will make all travelers on the road safer as they continue on to their destinations.
As we often discuss at Thorcon, we are dedicated to the safety of our workers, customers and all who interact with our building projects. Our slope stabilization experts develop custom solutions for each situation we are presented with to ensure that the best strategy is implemented. We can install:
- Micropiles: as are being implemented by engineers on an I-65 project in Indiana
- Soil nails: which are a cost-effective stabilization solution
- Shoring solutions: which save lives in trench work and infrastructure needs
- And more—review our list of stabilization services!
Get in touch with us today for custom solutions tailored to your infrastructure needs. We know delays can be annoying for travelers, but slope instability can be deadly, so preventative measures should never be postponed for convenience. Here in Littleton, Colorado (near Denver), we know all about the risks involved with sloped surfaces and infrastructure, and we are eager to improve safety in your area.
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