Storey County

10/15/2026

Mark Twain Road Rehab Project: Schedule Update

We have an updated schedule for the Mark Twain Road Rehab Project. Paving is now planned for Oct. 16 and 19–21. Please check the map to see when crews are scheduled to pave your section.

The highlighted areas are approximate. Paving dates & work areas may change due to weather, field conditions, or unforeseen delays, including traffic delays affecting deliveries of paving materials.

Here’s the latest:

• Oct. 15–16: Grading to prepare the road base.
• Oct. 16, blue section: Paving on the northern portion of Sutro Springs Road and a small section of Territory Road.
• Oct. 19, red section: Paving on the middle portion of Sutro Springs Road.
• Oct. 20, green sections: Paving on the southern portion of Sutro Springs Road and the northern portion of Sam Clemens Avenue.
• Oct. 21, purple section: Paving on the remaining portion of Sam Clemens Avenue.
• Oct. 19–30: Shouldering work along the edges of the pavement.
• Nov. 2–6: Road striping and sign installation.

On the day your section is paved, access to homes & driveways may be temporarily restricted between approximately 7 a.m. & 5 p.m. Flaggers will help residents get in & out when possible, but vehicles cannot drive on newly placed asphalt until it has cooled enough to prevent damage.

If you have a delivery scheduled during paving, please share this schedule with your provider so they can plan around access restrictions and possible delays.

Please expect increased truck traffic & large equipment in the area. Emergency vehicles will continue to have access as needed.

Work currently under contract is expected to be complete by Nov. 6. Additional drainage work is being considered and, if added, could extend the schedule by about one week.

Thank you, Mark Twain residents, for your patience and cooperation. We’ll continue sharing updates as work progresses.

10/14/2026

Latest update Oct. 14 from TRIGID: USA Parkway Traffic Alert and Water Service Outage

A water main break reported around 10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, just north of Innovation Way has damaged the northbound lanes of USA Parkway and washed out part of the slope behind the guardrail.

Road closure and repairs
USA Parkway is currently closed between Sydney Drive and Innovation Way. TRIGID is working to open one lane in each direction by 7 a.m. today, Oct. 14. This is a target time and may change as crews work.

Traffic may remain limited to one lane in each direction through the weekend while roadway repairs are completed. Please plan for delays and follow traffic control signs.

Water service outage
All water customers south of the USA Parkway and Innovation Way intersection are currently without drinking water service. TRIGID estimates restoration could take up to 48 hours. Affected customers have been notified.

Process water and sewer service have not been interrupted.

TRIGID has isolated the break, and Q&D crews are on-site to make repairs. TRIGID thanks the Nevada Highway Patrol and NDOT for assisting with traffic control.

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10/14/2026

Latest update Oct. 14 from TRIGID: USA Parkway Traffic Alert and Water Service Outage

A water main break reported around 10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, just north of Innovation Way has damaged the northbound lanes of USA Parkway and washed out part of the slope behind the guardrail.

Road closure and repairs
USA Parkway is currently closed between Sydney Drive and Innovation Way. TRIGID is working to open one lane in each direction by 7 a.m. today, Oct. 14. This is a target time and may change as crews work.

Traffic may remain limited to one lane in each direction through the weekend while roadway repairs are completed. Please plan for delays and follow traffic control signs.

Water service outage
All water customers south of the USA Parkway and Innovation Way intersection are currently without drinking water service. TRIGID estimates restoration could take up to 48 hours. Affected customers have been notified.

Process water and sewer service have not been interrupted.

TRIGID has isolated the break, and Q&D crews are on-site to make repairs. TRIGID thanks the Nevada Highway Patrol and NDOT for assisting with traffic control.

****ROAD CLOSURE TAHOE RENO INDUSTRIAL CENTER***

USA Parkway (north and south bound lanes) are closed at Innovation Way due to a water main break. At this time, there is no estimated time of reopening. AVOID THE AREA.

****ROAD CLOSURE TAHOE RENO INDUSTRIAL CENTER***

USA Parkway (north and south bound lanes) are closed at Innovation Way due to a water main break. At this time, there is no estimated time of reopening. AVOID THE AREA.

10/13/2026

Long Valley Creek Cleanup: Final Update

Crews are wrapping up the storm damage cleanup along Long Valley Creek in Lockwood! Work is on track to be complete by Friday, Oct. 16.

Storey County Public Works crews have been removing sediment and other material washed into the creek during this summer’s storms to restore its pre-storm capacity.

A big thank you to everyone who helped get this work done:

• Storey County Public Works for digging out and removing the material.
• Waste Management for providing trucks to help haul it away.
• All-Lite Materials for accepting the sediment at no cost to the County for use in its reclamation work.
• J-U-B Engineers Inc. for surveying and marking areas to guide the cleanup.

This completes the storm damage cleanup. The County’s larger Long Valley Creek improvement project is a separate effort focused on longer-term improvements to reduce future flood impacts.

Thank you, Lockwood residents, for your patience while crews worked in the area!

Alt text: Four photos show cleanup progress along Long Valley Creek in Lockwood. The first shows a yellow front-end loader emptying material into a dump truck beside the paved road. The second shows the loader beside a cleared dirt area with tire tracks and piles of rocks and soil. The third shows excavated soil and large rocks alongside the cleared creek channel. The fourth shows a wider view of the channel, with large rocks in the foreground and a bridge and homes in the distance.

10/13/2026

Traffic Notice: Six Mile Canyon Road

Drivers may experience delays on Six Mile Canyon Road today, Oct. 13, while Construction Materials Engineers, Inc. (CME) conducts geotechnical work. Flaggers are directing traffic, and work is expected to be completed by the end of today.

We’re sharing this notice to help drivers plan ahead.

Please allow extra travel time, slow down and follow flaggers’ directions. Thank you for your patience!

10/12/2026

Two opportunities to connect with resources and take care of your health this week!

The Storey County Community Resource Fair is happening TOMORROW, Tuesday, Oct. 13, from noon to 4 p.m. at Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City.

Stop by to connect with nearly 50 local resource groups, explore services available to our community and grab a snack while supplies last. Nevada Health Centers will also be there offering walk-in flu vaccines from 1 to 4 p.m.

Can’t make it Tuesday? Nevada Health Centers will hold another flu vaccine clinic the following day:
💉 Virginia City Highlands: Oct. 14, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Storey County Fire Station 72
No appointments are necessary, and vaccines are available for ages 6 months and older.

There is no charge for individuals with Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance. If you do not have insurance, pricing will be available the day of the clinic.

Alt Text: Two flyers promoting upcoming Storey County events. The first advertises the Storey County Resource Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 13, from noon to 4 p.m. at Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City, featuring nearly 50 vendors, a flu vaccination clinic from 1 to 4 p.m. and snacks until 1:30 p.m. The second advertises a Nevada Health Centers walk-in flu vaccine clinic for adults and children on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Storey County Fire Station 72 in Virginia City Highlands. No appointments are necessary, and flu vaccines are available for ages 6 months and older.

10/12/2026

NOTICE
EV CHARGERS UNAVAILABLE: October 15-16

The electric vehicle charging stations & parking spots at the Storey County Courthouse in Virginia City will be inaccessible Oct. 15 & 16 due to scheduled maintenance and upgrades.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

10/12/2026

Ever wonder how voting equipment is tested before an election? You can watch the process.

Before every election, Nevada counties complete required testing to verify that voting equipment is working properly and accurately recording and tabulating votes.

As part of preparations for the 2026 General Election, the Storey County Clerk’s Office will conduct its pre-election Logic and Accuracy Testing (LAT) on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second floor of the Storey County Courthouse, 26 S. B St. in Virginia City.

Members of the public are welcome to observe.

Questions about election observation or the testing process? Contact the Storey County Clerk’s Office:
📞 775-847-0969
📧 [email protected]

Learn more about elections in Storey County:
https://www.storeycounty.org/208/Election-Information

Alt Text: Graphic titled “2026 Storey Election Observation Opportunities.” Before and after each election, the Storey County Clerk’s Office performs Logic and Accuracy Testing to confirm voting equipment accurately records votes and correctly tabulates results. The public may observe pre-election testing on Oct. 14, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second floor of the Storey County Courthouse, 26 S. B St., Virginia City.

10/10/2026

Have you claimed your 2026 Waste Management dump vouchers yet?

Storey County households can receive up to three free dump vouchers per calendar year, and 2026 vouchers are still available for households that have not yet requested theirs.

Vouchers can be used at participating Waste Management facilities and are available to Storey County households, including residents in Lockwood.

👉 Request your 2026 vouchers here: https://www.storeycounty.org/FormCenter/Waste-Management-Vouchers-10/2026-Waste-Management-Dump-Voucher-Reque-56

And mark your calendar for next year! The 2027 Voucher Request Form will open Dec. 1, 2026, at 6 a.m. Vouchers will be issued beginning Jan. 1 and are valid for the 2027 calendar year.

Voucher requests are reviewed and processed once per week.

Alt Text: Close-up of the back of a green Waste Management garbage truck featuring the green and yellow WM logo.

10/09/2026

A free resource is available for people living with mild to moderate dementia or experiencing changes in memory or thinking.

The University of Nevada, Reno’s Dementia Engagement, Education and Research (DEER) Program is offering a free, six-week Dementia Self-Management Program.
Participants will connect with peers, explore the Dementia Self-Management Guidebook and practice strategies to support their well-being in a supportive and encouraging environment.

A formal dementia diagnosis is not required. The program offers a virtual option open to participants nationwide as well as an in-person option in Reno.
As part of Storey County’s ongoing Dementia Friendly Nevada efforts, we’re sharing resources like this that can help support residents living with dementia and their families.

Learn more and register: https://dementiaengagementeducationandresearchdeerprogramschoolofpublic.cmail19.com/t/y-e-fiuyukk-hdtiidxhh-u/

Want to get involved locally? Storey County’s next Dementia Friendly Nevada meeting is Nov. 12 from 2:30-4 p.m. at Piper’s Opera House.

Alt Text: University of Nevada, Reno DEER Program website page promoting a free, six-week Dementia Self-Management Program for people living with mild to moderate dementia or cognitive changes. The program is offered virtually nationwide and in person in Reno. A formal diagnosis is not required. The webpage notes that enrollment is open and includes a link to register for a session.