Some disruptions for visitors to Empire Mine State Park Wednesday and Thursday, September 15th and 16th,, as well as motorists. East Empire Street is getting a major upgrade, between Highway 174 and the Grass Valley city limits. Nevada County Public Works Engineer Technician, Pat Day, says a lot of patching has been done, but these are the first permanent improvements in years…

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Day says the work will be done between 7am and 7pm and so park officials have also decided to close the Visitor Center. But the trails will remain open. One-way traffic controls will also be in effect, so expect delays. Day says it’s a heavily-trafficked stretch at times…

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Day says it’s one of a number of street and road improvements being funded by the state gas tax, also known as SB1.