The week ahead, Aug. 28

Jul 14, 2023

Burner traffic has (mostly) dissipated now that Burning Man is underway, but rib traffic begins this week as the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off opens to the public on Wednesday. Weather should remain sunny and warm as the region heads into Labor Day weekend. Here's a look at road conditions, events and weather in the region as the calendar turns to September.

Nugget Rib Cook Off street closures, Sparks: Roads around Victorian Plaza Circle will be closed through Thursday, Sept. 7 for the annual rib cook-off, both for the event itself and for setup and breakdown of the event. Road closures include stretches of Victorian Avenue, Victorian Plaza Circle, Avenue of the Oaks and 10th Street; see the map for details.

I-580, Reno: Both northbound and southbound Interstate 580 will be reduced to one lane overnight between Moana Lane and Mill Street through Friday morning as the Nevada Department of Transportation continues work on the stretch of freeway. Off-ramps from northbound I-580 to westbound and eastbound Interstate 80 also will be closed overnight; marked detours will be available.

State Route 431 (Mt. Rose Highway): Drivers on Mt. Rose Highway should anticipate intermittent delays and stoppages as NDOT replaces the avalanche control system ahead of this winter. Delays of less than 30 minutes are expected as a helicopter delivers components for the project, which is expected to last through October.

West Fourth Street and Woodland Avenue, Reno: RTC Washoe begins round-the-clock work Monday through Friday on the new roundabout at West Fourth and Woodland Avenue near the intersection of West Fourth and Mesa Park Road on Monday, Aug. 28. The extended hours should allow the project to be completed by late September.

E. Greg Street, Sparks: Overnight maintenance will take place on Greg Street this week to restore a smooth concrete service to the 0.8-mile stretch of road between Sparks Boulevard and I-80. The project is expected to last through Saturday.

Lockwood exit on westbound I-80 east of Sparks: Overnight lane and ramp closures continue as the Nevada Department of Transportation works to lengthen the ramp for enhanced safety and flow. Westbound lanes on I-80 will be reduced to one lane intermittently between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. on weekdays, and the ramp will be closed intermittently between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. on weekdays. Work will continue through mid-October.

I-580, Washoe Valley: Expect intermittent lane and ramp closures on I-580 through Washoe Valley as NDOT improves lighting between Eastlake Boulevard and the Bowers Mansion/Old 395 exit. The project is expected to continue through late October.

Oddie and Montello, Sparks: Access to both sides of Montello Street via Oddie Boulevard will be closed on Monday to complete work on traffic signals (see detour below). It's part of the ongoing Oddie Wells Project that will last through September.

Silver Lake Road, North Valleys: Traffic on Silver Lake Road will be disrupted as for a few more weeks RTC's Sky Vista Parkway Project continues. Local traffic will be permitted eastbound on a limited basis; all other traffic may detour on Stead and Lear boulevards and Sky Vista Parkway. Project enhancements include wider traffic lanes, wider bike lanes, wider sidewalks and new street lighting.

U.S. Highway 95 south of Fallon: NDOT will continue work to resurface 10 miles of U.S. Highway 95 south of Sheckler Road, with delays up to 30 minutes possible on Wednesday, Aug. 30 and Thursday, Aug. 31. Pilot cars will lead vehicles through the stretch as traffic will be reduced to one direction at a time.

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Baseball: The defending Pacific Coast League champion Reno Aces host the El Paso Chihuahuas from Tuesday, Aug. 29 through Sunday, Sept. 3 at Greater Nevada Field in Reno. For details, call 775-334-7000 or visit renoaces.com.

Ribs: Twenty competitors, 250,000 pounds of ribs and live entertainment — this six-day festival starts Wednesday, Aug. 30 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 3. Musical acts this year include Collin Raye, Warrant and Junior Marvin and the Legendary Wailers. It all takes place outside the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks. For details, visit nuggetribcookoff.com.

Powwow: It's the 35th year for the Numaga Indian Days Powwow, the state's largest powwow. This year's event runs from Thursday through Sunday and is set to include the longtime favorites ― the warrior mountain run, community feed and hand games, plus the Numaga Princess pageant which kicks off the four-day event lineup on Thursday at 6 p.m. The event takes place in Hungry Valley, seven miles north of Spanish Springs High School on Eagle Canyon Drive. For details, visit rsic.org.

Country music: One of the more popular singers in modern country, Kane Brown's biggest hits include “One Thing Right,” “Like I Love Country Music,” “Heaven” and “Lose It.” He'll perform Thursday, Aug. 31 at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys Lake Tahoe. For details, call 800-342-7724 or visit harveystahoe.com.

Drone light show: The Music on the Beach summer series at Kings Beach wraps up Friday, Sept. 1 with a special addition: a custom 300-drone light show above Lake Tahoe. Southern California rock-funk-jazz fusion band GrooveSession is the featured act for the summer's grand finale event. For details, visit northtahoebusiness.org.

Classic rock: Grand Funk Railroad and Jefferson Starship combine on this high-powered show at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino on Friday. Sept. 1. For details, call 775-789-1115 or visit grandsierraresort.com.

Monday: Sunny, with highs in the low 90s in the valleys and low 80s at higher elevations. Light and variable winds in the afternoon, 5 to 10 mph. Clear overnight, with lows in the 40s and 50s. Winds 5 to 15 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny, with highs in the 80s. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the mid-50s in the valleys and into the upper 30s at higher elevations.

Wednesday: Sunny, with highs in the upper 80s in the valleys and the upper 70s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the 40s and 50s.

Thursday: Sunny, with highs in the mid 80s in the valleys and upper 70s at higher elevations. Partly cloudy overnight, with lows in the 40s and 50s.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-80s in the valleys and upper 70s at higher elevations. Partly cloudy overnight, with lows in the 50s.

Saturday: Partly cloudy and cooler, with highs in the upper 70s in the valleys and the mid-60s at higher elevations. Clearing overnight, with lows in the 40s and 50s.

Sunday: Sunny, with highs in the mid 80s in the valleys and lower 70s at higher elevations. Partly cloudy overnight, with lows in the 40s and 50s.