Hoover Dam to reopen on Friday after cableway equipment issue

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Hoover Dam has been closed to all visitors since Monday, July 27, while maintenance crews address an equipment issue involving the facility’s cableway system. The closure is also affecting roadway access through the site.

The dam and powerplant continue to operate normally, according to the Bureau of Reclamation.

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What happened

The 150-ton cableway system — located near the parking garage and above the main access road — is used to move large equipment and materials across the river and between the Nevada and Arizona sides of the powerplant. During routine maintenance, the cableway carriage moved unexpectedly and placed additional stress on system components.

As a precaution, the area has been secured. A specialty contractor is scheduled to join Reclamation’s team on site Wednesday, July 29, to assess the equipment.

Dam reopening on Friday

Hoover Dam will reopen to visitors Friday, July 31, following the successful repair of the facility’s cableway system.

The dam and powerplant continued operating normally throughout the temporary closure, and employees maintained access to the facility through alternate routes.

“We appreciate everyone’s patience while our teams worked to protect visitor safety and resolve this issue,” said Reclamation Lower Colorado Basin Acting Regional Director Genevieve Johnson. “Safety is always our top priority. Securing the area allowed us to thoroughly assess the situation and complete the necessary repairs while keeping the public and our crews safe.”

You can find more information about Hoover Dam on the Reclamation Hoover Dam webpage.