U.S. Route 50 Alternate (Nevada)

U.S. Route 50 Alternate
Route information
Maintained by NDOT
Length32.371 mi (52.096 km)
ExistedNovember 12, 1976–present
Major junctions
West end
US 50 / US 95 Alt. in Silver Springs
East end Future I-11 / US 50 in Leeteville Junction
Location
CountryUnited States
StateNevada
CountiesLyon, Churchill
Highway system
  • Nevada State Highway System

In the U.S. state of Nevada, U.S. Route 50 Alternate (US 50 Alt., sometimes referred to as US 50A) is an east–west alternate route of U.S. Route 50. The highway splits from US 50 in Silver Springs, heading north to Fernley and then southeast to rejoin US 50 in Leeteville Junction west of Fallon. Over the years, the route has held several numerical highway designations.