Interstate 80 Construction - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

cody · 2009-07-30, 03:50 PM

I've gotten stuck in the traffic between Truckee and Reno a couple times and didn't like it very much. We will be heading to King's Beach this weekend and I'd like to know if I should take Mt. Rose to avoid traffic. Anyone know?

van · 2009-07-30, 04:08 PM

No, I'll let you borrow my helicopter though.

cody · 2009-07-30, 04:20 PM

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WTF

van · 2009-07-30, 05:59 PM

word, I can show you next time

bign · 2009-07-30, 07:32 PM

I would take Mt.Rose. They have the returning lane of 80 down to one lane with barriers on each side. Traffic gets backed up quick and there is nowhere to go.

cody · 2009-07-30, 07:49 PM

That's going to be fun for all of the HAN traffic.

Kevin M · 2009-07-30, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

That's going to be fun for all of the HAN traffic.

bigrobwoot · 2009-07-31, 02:01 AM

Well, if I can speak for the people doing the construction: there is a small window for when you can do road construction. The asphalt has to stay above 300 degrees F to be able to pave with it, so the surface temps can't drop much below 70 degrees F. This means that summertime is construction season. And if you want Nevada to continue to be in the top 10 in roadway quality in the nation, it's gonna have to stay like that

and if everyone is honest with themselves, it doesn't matter where or when the construction is, it's gonna piss you off. But it needs to be done, unless you like how 80 feels once you leave NV and enter CA...

Joeyy · 2009-07-31, 07:28 AM

What are you doing in "Crown Town"? Take Mt. Rose. You know you will enjoy the drive much more.

cody · 2009-07-31, 08:09 AM

Crown Town? Is that Truckee cuz of all the Crown Vic's?

Rob, of course road construction is a necesity. I just hope that all is done to limit the impact on travelers during peak traffic days. I'll do my part and take Mt. Rose.

Joeyy · 2009-07-31, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by cody

Crown Town? Is that Truckee cuz of all the Crown Vic's?

Rob, of course road construction is a necesity. I just hope that all is done to limit the impact on travelers during peak traffic days. I'll do my part and take Mt. Rose.

Crown Town is what all the wantabee(sp?) gangsters call Kings Beach.

cody · 2009-07-31, 08:50 AM

Oh okay.

We're going to "The Dog Beach".

sperry · 2009-07-31, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bigrobwoot

Well, if I can speak for the people doing the construction: there is a small window for when you can do road construction. The asphalt has to stay above 300 degrees F to be able to pave with it, so the surface temps can't drop much below 70 degrees F. This means that summertime is construction season. And if you want Nevada to continue to be in the top 10 in roadway quality in the nation, it's gonna have to stay like that

and if everyone is honest with themselves, it doesn't matter where or when the construction is, it's gonna piss you off. But it needs to be done, unless you like how 80 feels once you leave NV and enter CA...

How does paving I-80 in CA help NV "continue to be in the top 10 in roadway quality in the nation"?

bigrobwoot · 2009-07-31, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

How does paving I-80 in CA help NV "continue to be in the top 10 in roadway quality in the nation"?

I haven't been out that way this year, so I didn't know exactly where the construction was when he said "between truckee and reno". And I was kind of speaking in generalities. But even I'll admit I still get frustrated in construction traffic. Just trying to add some perspective

Jeikun · 2009-07-31, 06:46 PM

Ha! I just got back from cali (I-80 to I-5) and I could definitely tell the exact point where I crossed into cali because of the road condition. I also got stuck coming back right before truckee for road work. It added about a half hour to my trip.

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-07-31, 08:49 PM

If I ever hear someone refer to Kings Beach as "Crown Town" I will probably choke them with their own bandanna. Trying to drive on 80 to Truckee is horrible unless you are in a trophy truck.

left footed whooten · 2009-08-05, 12:54 PM

The construction sucks, I commute through it 3-5 times a week and its a different layout every time. 2 lanes, 1 lane, etc. I hope that this will be the most thorough road repair in the last 10 years. There have been a lot of wrecks/incidents related to it and it is poised to at least chip up your paint. Cant wait till street vibrations...

2009-07-30, 03:50 PM	#1
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Interstate 80 Construction I've gotten stuck in the traffic between Truckee and Reno a couple times and didn't like it very much. We will be heading to King's Beach this weekend and I'd like to know if I should take Mt. Rose to avoid traffic. Anyone know? __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-07-30, 07:49 PM	#6
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	That's going to be fun for all of the HAN traffic. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-07-31, 08:09 AM	#10
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Crown Town? Is that Truckee cuz of all the Crown Vic's? Rob, of course road construction is a necesity. I just hope that all is done to limit the impact on travelers during peak traffic days. I'll do my part and take Mt. Rose. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-07-31, 08:50 AM	#12
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Oh okay. We're going to "The Dog Beach". __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-07-31, 06:46 PM	#15
Jeikun EJ22 Real Name: Jake Niedle Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Damonte Ranch Posts: 427 Car: 2006 WRX Limited Class: little to none	Ha! I just got back from cali (I-80 to I-5) and I could definitely tell the exact point where I crossed into cali because of the road condition. I also got stuck coming back right before truckee for road work. It added about a half hour to my trip. __________________ Cook bacon in your underwear. It adds danger to breakfast and makes you feel like you are welding. - Juice

2009-07-30, 04:08 PM	#2
van SECCS Brewmeister Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: on the edge of a marsh Posts: 1,451	No, I'll let you borrow my helicopter though.

2009-07-30, 05:59 PM	#4
van SECCS Brewmeister Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: on the edge of a marsh Posts: 1,451	word, I can show you next time

2009-07-30, 07:32 PM	#5
bign EJ22 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SW Reno Posts: 160 Car: 05 sti - 01 GSX-R 750 To learn your limits, you must push past them	I would take Mt.Rose. They have the returning lane of 80 down to one lane with barriers on each side. Traffic gets backed up quick and there is nowhere to go.

2009-07-31, 02:01 AM	#8
bigrobwoot EJ251 Real Name: Rob Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Reno Posts: 679 Car: 2019 CBS WRX Premium Class: Middle Shoot for the moon, because even if you miss, you'll still be among the stars	Well, if I can speak for the people doing the construction: there is a small window for when you can do road construction. The asphalt has to stay above 300 degrees F to be able to pave with it, so the surface temps can't drop much below 70 degrees F. This means that summertime is construction season. And if you want Nevada to continue to be in the top 10 in roadway quality in the nation, it's gonna have to stay like that and if everyone is honest with themselves, it doesn't matter where or when the construction is, it's gonna piss you off. But it needs to be done, unless you like how 80 feels once you leave NV and enter CA...

2009-07-31, 07:28 AM	#9
Joeyy i can has kart? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CA Posts: 1,228	What are you doing in "Crown Town"? Take Mt. Rose. You know you will enjoy the drive much more.

2009-07-31, 08:49 PM	#16
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	If I ever hear someone refer to Kings Beach as "Crown Town" I will probably choke them with their own bandanna. Trying to drive on 80 to Truckee is horrible unless you are in a trophy truck. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-08-05, 12:54 PM	#17
left footed whooten EJ251 Real Name: Dylan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Truckee Posts: 539 Car: 06 WRX wagon CGM Class: Stuck working weekends	The construction sucks, I commute through it 3-5 times a week and its a different layout every time. 2 lanes, 1 lane, etc. I hope that this will be the most thorough road repair in the last 10 years. There have been a lot of wrecks/incidents related to it and it is poised to at least chip up your paint. Cant wait till street vibrations... __________________ I'd rather drink muddy water and sleep in a hollow log

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