PRESS RELEASE: Interstate 15 Closure Due to 69-kV Power Pole Replacement

Interstate 15 Closure Due to 69-kV Power Pole Replacement

The nights of June 12, & 13, 2018 Mesquite, NV. Overton Power District No. 5 advises motorists of the upcoming temporary closure of Interstate 15 (I-15) in both northbound and southbound directions (N/S) from mile marker 120 to mile marker 122 in Mesquite, NV on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 from 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM and Wednesday, June 13, from 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. The District will be replacing a power pole holding the 69-kV power line that crosses over this busy Interstate. During this closure motorists on I-15 will be rerouted to Mesquite Boulevard.  

The days and hours of work may be adjusted due inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. For more information regarding this project please contact  OPD’s Mesquite Engineering Coordinator Boyd Evans via email at bevans@opd5.com or by telephone at 702-491-5134.  Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during the project. Please notify family, friends and neighbors of closure and avoid traveling in the area if possible.