FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Josh MacEachern, Public Information Officer
jmaceachern@rtcwashoe.com | RTC Media Phone: 775-420-1727
SPARKS, Nev. (Jan. 2, 2026) – Drivers traveling on Sparks Boulevard should plan for significant traffic impacts beginning Monday, January 5, as crews begin a major roadway widening phase on the Sparks Boulevard Project that will require concurrent 24/7 lane closures in both directions.
The inside northbound and southbound lanes on Sparks Boulevard between Springland/O’Callaghan Drive and Baring Boulevard will be closed around the clock for approximately 70 calendar days. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time.
In addition, Howard Drive at Sparks Boulevard remains closed 24/7. Drivers should follow the signed detour using Fargo Way to O’Callaghan Drive and Sparks Boulevard.
“Closing lanes in both directions at the same time allows us to complete this phase of work more efficiently and safely,” RTC Project Manager Garrett Rodgers said. “We know this will be disruptive, and we appreciate the community’s patience as we work to deliver long-term safety and mobility improvements along Sparks Boulevard.”
Ongoing Lane and Turn Restrictions
- The right-turn pocket from northbound Sparks Boulevard to Prater Way is closed to truck traffic while crews construct a new retaining wall. Trucks should detour via Baring Boulevard.
- Utility crews are relocating overhead power lines at Prater Way and Sparks Boulevard, resulting in additional lane closures. Drivers should use caution in the area.
The Sparks Boulevard Project is anticipated to be completed in mid-2027 and represents an $86 million investment in our community funded through a combination of federal grants and local sources.
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