Weekly Traffic Control Report


2025 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
RTC Project Manager, Scott Gibson, P.E. – (775) 335-1874

This project is substantially complete.


ARLINGTON AVENUE BRIDGES PROJECT – 1ST STREET TO ISLAND AVENUE
RTC Project Manager, Bryan Byrne, P.E. – (775) 335-1865

  • Arlington Avenue will close between West 1st Street and Island Avenue.  
  • Northbound traffic will be detoured to Virginia Street or Center Street.  
  • Southbound traffic and pedestrians will be detoured to the Sierra Street Bridge. 
  • West Street will be open to westbound traffic only between West Street and Stevenson Street.  
  • Wingfield Park will remain closed from May 5, 2025, until summer 2026.  
  • River recreation detours will also be in place.  
  • View detour maps at ArlingtonBridges.com


ARROWCREEK PARKWAY & WEDGE PARKWAY REHABILITATION
RTC Project Manager, Jessica Dover, P.E. – (775) 335-1831

January 05 – January 09

Work will resume on 01/05; Granite Construction will complete striping and signage of the Shared Use Path and continue addressing remaining punch list items.

Arrowcreek Parkway 

Work on Arrowcreek Parkway is substantially complete.

Wedge Parkway

  • Wedge Parkway will be open to two-way traffic with intermittent closures and flagger controls to complete remaining work items.
  • Vehicles and pedestrians should follow posted detours; please use alternate routes such as Arrowcreek Parkway, Thomas Creek Road, and S. Virginia Street.
  • Normal working hours are from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday


MILL STREET CAPACITY & SAFETY 
RTC Project Manager, Kimberly Diegle, P.E. – (775) 335-1844

No anticipated lane closures on Mill Street this week.

Bus Stop Closures
RTC RIDE bus service may be temporarily impacted within the project area. Detours or changes to bus stop locations will be noted in advance at the affected bus stop and at https://rtcwashoe.com/alerts/

In the event of a closure, riders should follow signage to the nearest bus stop of call RTC customer service at (775) 348-RIDE (348-7433) for real time information.

Visit MillStreetWidening.com for information and updates. Text “MillStreet” to 866-540-8466 to sign up for construction text alerts.


SPARKS BOULEVARD CAPACITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – NORTH PHASE
RTC Project Manager, Garrett Rodgers, P.E. – (775) 332-2139

Construction will continue through June 2027. Project limits are from intersection of Sparks Boulevard/I80 westbound ramps to the intersection of Sparks Boulevard/ Shadow Lane.

The community is encouraged to stay informed about the project by accessing the project website (www.sparksblvdproject.com), or by texting “Sparks” to 866-540-8466.  

Construction operations will mostly take place from 5:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the northbound direction and 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the southbound direction, Monday through Friday. Nighttime work and marathon weekend work are anticipated, with traffic control updates communicated in advance of this work. 

January 05 – January 09

The community can expect the following traffic control:

Southbound (9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday – Friday)

  • No traffic control.

Northbound (5:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Monday – Friday)

  • The free right turn will be closed from Sparks Boulevard northbound to Prater Way eastbound. Truck detour in place.

Howard Drive Detour

  • Howard Drive closed at Sparks Boulevard. Detour available via Fargo Way to O’Callaghan Drive.


TRAFFIC SIGNAL FIBER 25-01
RTC Project Manager, Austin McCoy, P.E. – (775) 335-1824

Installation of traffic fiber on Vista Boulevard from Prater Way to Baring Boulevard, Longley Lane from Maestro Drive to S. McCarran Boulevard, Kietzke Lane from Fisherman’s Park to Galletti Way, and Galletti Way from Kietzke Lane to Glendale Avenue.

Vista Boulevard

  • Northbound single lane closures for trenching operations, outside lane.

Galletti Way

  • Intermittent southbound lane restrictions for miscellaneous construction.


TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS 25-01
RTC Project Manager, LaShonn Ford, P.E. – (775) 332-2136

Work will be paused temporarily for the winter and will resume in January 2026. There will be no lane restrictions during this time. Still expect there to be some traffic control devices at unfinished locations:

  • Baring Boulevard / Truckee Lane
  • E Greg Street / Kleppe Lane
  • Robb Drive / Seventh Street
  • Mayberry Drive / Hunter Lake Drive


VETERANS ROUNDABOUT MODIFICATIONS
RTC Project Manager, Jessica Dover, P.E. – (775) 335-1831

January 05 – January 09

The project has reached Substantial Completion.

Q & D Construction will be on site in January 2026 to complete remaining punch list items. Traffic will be maintained with possible minor intermittent closures. Access will be maintained in each direction; punch list work will be performed during Normal Working hours (7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday).


VISTA AND DISC INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
RTC Project Manager, Alex Wolfson, P.E. – (775) 335-1880

Work on the new turn lanes is substantially complete and the lanes are open to traffic. Please use caution around the intersection as minor work items occur.

Final traffic signal upgrades and road striping work will occur in the first half of 2026 when temperatures are warmer.


WEST FOURTH STREET DOWNTOWN
RTC Project Manager, Scott Gibson, P.E. – (775) 335-1874

Crews will continue working on the north side of Fourth Street between West Street and Keystone Avenue. Westbound outside lane will be closed in certain areas to provide a work zone buffer. There may also be lane reductions at the Vine Street intersection. Traffic impacts should be minimal. Slow down for workers!