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

Pavement Patching

Crack Seal

Microsurfacing

Traffic Loop Installation

Utility Raising

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

Arlington Avenue will be closed between West 1st Street and Island Avenue. Northbound traffic will be detoured to the Virginia Street Bridge 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

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

New Lane Configuration

Mill Street is restriped in a new temporary lane configuration from west of Kietzke Lane to I-580. Drivers are asked to use caution through lane shifts and note changes to turn lanes at the Mill/Kietzke intersection. No on-street parking is allowed in this area. These temporary traffic conditions will be in place through 2025.

Bus Stop Closures

None this week

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.

E. LINCOLN WAY ROUNDABOUT RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
RTC Project Manager, Ashley Hurlbut, P.E. – (775) 335-1861

The project was substantially completed September 26.

All travel lanes are anticipated to be open with no restrictions the week of September 29.

Pedestrian flashing beacons will be installed at crosswalks around the Scheels Drive/E. Lincoln Way roundabout in coming months. Traffic control details will be provided at a later date.

VISTA PRATER SIGNAL FIBER CONNECTION PROJECT
RTC Project Manager, Garrett Rodgers, P.E. – (775) 332-2139

Installation of traffic fiber network on Prater Way from Sparks Boulevard to Vista Boulevard and Vista Boulevard from Prater Way to Kleppe Lane.

October 6 – October 10

Prater Way

• Shoulder closures eastbound and westbound directions.
• Intermittent lane restrictions and lane reductions through intersections.

Vista Boulevard

• Shoulder closures northbound and southbound directions.
• Intermittent lane restrictions and lane reductions through intersections.

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

Construction will begin Monday September 15, 2025 and continue through June 2027. Project limits are from intersection of Sparks Boulevard/I-80 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 AM – 2:00 PM in the northbound direction and 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM 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.  

October 6 – October 10

The community can expect the following traffic control: 

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

• Single lane closures Sparks Boulevard between O’Callaghan Drive and Baring Boulevard
• Single lane closure Sparks Boulevard between O’Callaghan Drive and Prater Way

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

• Single lane closure Sparks Boulevard between Prater Way and Springland Drive
• Single lane closure Sparks Boulevard between Lincoln Way and Prater Way
• Single lane closure Sparks Boulevard between Springland and Baring Boulevard.

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

Single lane closures for potholing and trenching operations.

Longley Lane

Single lane closures for potholing and trenching operations.

Kietzke Lane & Galletti Way

Single lane closures for potholing and trenching operations.

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

Motorists can expect the following traffic impacts for construction of new and extended turn lanes at the Vista Boulevard and Disc Drive intersections:

• Various lane closures on Disc Drive between Sparks Boulevard and Vista Boulevard.
• Various lane closures on Vista Boulevard between Iratcabal Drive and Caledonian Drive
  • Southbound Vista closures will occur between 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Northbound Vista closures will occur between 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Periodic closure of driveways to access the Spanish Springs Center will be necessary. Access to this shopping center will be available via alternate driveways along Disc Drive and Vista Boulevard with signage provided.
• Various sidewalk closures will also be in effect along Vista Boulevard and Disc Drive. Pedestrian detours will be signed as needed.
• All turning movements at the Vista Boulevard and Disc Drive intersection will remain open during work.

Work is expected to continue through October.

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

No activity this week.

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

October 6 – October 11

Concrete and drainage improvements will continue through mid-October; paving operations will start mid-October in the southbound lane.

Arrowcreek Pkwy 

• Paving and striping is complete
  • Utility adjustments will be completed at the end of the week
    • 10/09 eastbound direction
    • 10/10 westboudn driection
  • Intermittent closures will occur during these two days.

Wedge Parkway

• Demo, grading and construction of concrete improvements including: curb, gutter, sidewalk and pedestrian ramps will continue in the southbound lane during the week of 10/06; utilities will be lowered in the southbound direction
• Demo, grading and construction of concrete improvements will occur in the northbound direction during the week of 10/06; storm drain improvements will be constructed in the northbound direction as well
• Two-way traffic will be maintained with intermittent closures
• Normal working hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
  • Placement of concrete improvements are scheduled to occur on Saturday, 10/11 in the southbound direction

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

October 06 – October 10

Phase 3 will begin this week. Motorists will have access to the new slip lane once paving is complete. Paving operations will occur on 10/07 -10/08; expect delays through the work zone and use an alternate route when possible.

Phase 3 demo of the remaining PCC pavement area to be reconstructed will be complete this weekl new PCCP will be placed next week, weather dependent.

Additional work items will generally include: construction of concrete improvements, including curb and gutter, and placement of decorative rock and structures in the median and electrical/ITS underground.

• A minimum of one paved travel lane will be open in each direction.
• Left turn lanes at all signalized intersections will be open.
• Short traffic delays may occur during this phase of construction.
• Access will be maintained to adjacent properties
  • Temporary driveway closures may occur during certain construction activities; and if so, Q & D Construction will provide notice to impacted properties 18-24 hours prior to start of work.
• Normal working hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Vehicles and pedestrians should follow posted detours.
• Alternate routes such as S. Virginia Street and newly improved Steamboat Parkway are encouraged in an ongoing effort to alleviate traffic through the work zone when possible.