"This week, the Washoe County Board of County Commissioners approved $30 million to "rehabilitate and improve" the stretch of road that had "deteriorated" over the years. Most of the funds - about $29 million - are expected to come from the Federal Lands Access Program. Another $1.8 million is slated to come from county coffers. County officials said the increased year-round traffic made the fix necessary."
"The improvements include pavement reconstruction, upgrades to intersections and fixes to the famed "8 Mile" entrance to Black Rock City. But Burning Man attendees shouldn't expect a smooth ride to the festival anytime soon. The planning and design process is expected to take three years before construction begins. The project is estimated to be finished in 2030. The annual Burning Man event draws over 75,000 attendees every year, many bringing large RVs and campers, while they stay in the desert."
Washoe County approved $30 million to rehabilitate and improve a nine-mile stretch of County Road 34 leading into the Black Rock Desert. About $29 million is expected from the Federal Lands Access Program and $1.8 million from county funds. Planned improvements include pavement reconstruction, intersection upgrades and repairs to the famed "8 Mile" entrance to Black Rock City. Planning and design are expected to take three years before construction begins, with the project estimated to be finished in 2030. Annual Burning Man attendance exceeds 75,000, and frequent hours-long traffic jams prompted the upgrades.
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