FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Josh MacEachern, Public Information Officer
jmaceachern@rtcwashoe.com | RTC Media Phone: 775-420-1727
24/7 Lane Closures on Sparks Boulevard Beginning January 26
SPARKS, Nev. (Jan. 23, 2026) – Beginning Monday, Jan. 26, drivers will experience 24/7 lane closures on Sparks Boulevard as part of the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County’s Sparks Boulevard Project. This marks a change from the previous daytime-only closures.
The inside northbound and southbound lanes on Sparks Boulevard between Baring Boulevard and Prater Way will now be closed around the clock for roadway widening. While the traffic control configuration remains consistent with current conditions, the closure limits have been extended approximately three-quarters of a mile and will remain in place through May 2026. This extension is intended to reduce overall construction time by several months.
“This change allows us to work more efficiently and shorten the overall construction timeline,” said RTC Project Manager Garrett Rodgers. “We know this is an adjustment for drivers, but these extended closures will help deliver the project sooner while maintaining safety for both workers and the traveling public.”
Motorists should expect delays and plan to allow extra travel time.
For more information or to sign up for email and text alerts visit www.sparksblvdproject.com, or follow RTC on social media at @RTCWashoe.
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About RTC: The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County, Nevada serves the citizens of Reno, Sparks and unincorporated areas of Washoe County. As the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for the region, the RTC provides leadership in planning and implements quality transportation systems to meet the community’s present and future transportation needs. For more information about RTC projects visit rtcwashoe.com and sign up for email updates using MyRTC or call (775) 348-0400. Follow RTC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
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