UPDATE: U.S. 95 reopened around 11:15 a.m. According to Creech Air Force Base, one of their dogs trained to sniff explosives alerted guards to a problem inside of a vehicle at the main gatre at around 8:27 a.m.
Precautions were taken until the vehicle was thouroughly inspected. The vehicle was deemed safe at 11:06 a.m.
#TrafficAlert Suspicious package deemed safe, all travel lanes on US95 open. #drivesafe #buckleup #nhp
— NHP Southern Command (@NHPSouthernComm) March 3, 2017
ORIGINAL STORY
U.S. 95 is closed in both directions just north of Lee Canyon Road.
Creech Air Force Base asked Nevada Highway Patrol to close the highway while they investigate a suspicious package.
The incident began around 10 a.m.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Road Closed US-95 both directions at mile marker 119 in Indian Springs https://t.co/xDLCLYbPwy
— Nevada DOT (@nevadadot) March 3, 2017
#TrafficAlert US95 NB closed at Mile Marker 119, US95 SB closed at SR160 for suspicious package. Expect delays, avoid the area is possible pic.twitter.com/PVm7XfzEIg
— NHP Southern Command (@NHPSouthernComm) March 3, 2017
