FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Josh MacEachern, Public Information Officer
jmaceachern@rtcwashoe.com | RTC Media Phone: 775-420-1727
Learn More About the Sun Valley Corridor Improvements Project
RENO, Nev. (Feb. 25, 2026) – The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County has opened the public comment period and scheduled a public meeting for the Sun Valley Corridor Improvements Project. Community members can view the meeting materials and submit feedback online starting today, Feb. 25 through March 27, at www.sunvalleyblvdimprovements.com.
This proposed $87 million infrastructure upgrade focuses on Sun Valley Boulevard from Scottsdale Road to 7th Avenue. The project is led by RTC in collaboration with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), and Washoe County.
The project is currently at the 60 percent design phase and is progressing through the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, with construction anticipated to begin in 2027.
The in-person public meeting will be held Wednesday, March 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Hug High School, 3530 Sullivan Lane, Sparks, NV 89431.
For more information or to sign up for email alerts, visit www.sunvalleyblvdimprovements.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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