The Nevada Department of Transportation has begun a project to enhance traveler safety on U.S. 50 in the Cave Rock area. The project will extend the westbound, lakeside Cave Rock tunnel entrance. The new 60-foot long, 27-foot tall structure will extend the existing tunnel to enhance safety by catching rock fall before it reaches the roadway. Lighting and white paint will be added inside each tunnel for better visibility and two new radar-activated overhead signs will be installed to notify drivers of potentially icy conditions in the tunnels. U.S. 50 lanes through both tunnels and the roadway median between Cave Rock and the Cave Rock State Park boat launch entrance will also be paved.