USA Parkway
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| USA Parkway | ||||
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| Length: | 21 mi (34 km) | |||
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| South end: |
 US 50 at Silver Springs | |||
| North end: |
 I‑80 east of Sparks | |||
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USA Parkway is a 21-mile (34 km) 4 lane highway being constructed between Interstate 80 and U.S. Route 50 in Nevada. It connects to I-80 near Tracy Clark Station in Storey County, and will eventually continue south to connect with US 50 near Silver Springs in Lyon County. Formerly proposed as State Route 805, the road is being built privately by the owners of an industrial park.[1]
USA Parkway is being constructed to serve the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (TRIC), a large industrial park being developed east of Reno. USA Parkway will link the TRIC with Silver Springs Airport, providing access to convenient air-freight shipping.[2]
As of August 2009, 10 miles (16 km) of the highway has been completed, with additional 4 miles (6.4 km) awaiting asphalt, with an additional 7 miles (11 km) to U.S. Route 50 remaining.[3]
Due to Tesla's demand for alternate roadways and traffic to support the new GigaFactory, Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has approved a design/build project to complete the route in an expedited manner. The project, which includes NDOT taking over USA Parkway with a future designation of State Route 439, is planned for completion in December 2017 and expected to cost between $65 million and $70 million.
Major intersections
| County | Location | mi | km | Destinations | Notes |
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| Lyon | Silver Springs | US 50 – Carson City, Fallon | Future southern terminus | ||
| Storey | End of pavement | Current southern terminus | |||
| Tracy | I‑80 – Reno, Fernley | Northern terminus | |||
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
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References
November 28, 2014 http://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/lahontanvalley/13753285-113/project-center-highway-industrial
- ↑ "18 mile road next on slate for industrial center". Nevada Appeal. September 5, 2004. Retrieved 3 January 2007.(subscription required)
- ↑ "Developer expected to build parkway between Highway 50, Interstate 80". Nevada Appeal. 21 February 2006. Retrieved January 3, 2007.(subscription required)
- ↑ Hagar, Ray (August 14, 2009). "Traditions Casino work to start in late 2009 or 2010". Reno Gazette Journal. Retrieved 2009-09-02.