State Route Tesla planned

The Las Vegas Review-Journal this week reported that Gov. Brian Sandoval's Tesla deal will cost $100 million more than previously announced. The RJ's Sean Whaley reported that the state will drive a new highway through Storey County from Interstate 80 to Interstate 50 to accommodate Tesla's transportation needs. It will go through some scenic areas that currently are accessible only to those who make an effort to get there.

Such a link has long been planned but was not envisioned anytime soon. Whaley reported that current estimates of cost for right of way are $43 million and for construction about $55 million.