Weekly Traffic Control Report

2026 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
RTC Project Manager, Jessica Dover, P.E. – (775) 335-1831

7TH STREET, 6TH STREET, & WEST REHABILITATION PROJECT
RTC Project Manager, Ashley Hurlbut, P.E. – (775) 335-1861

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

May 18 – May 23 

7th Street Between Keystone Avenue and Washington Street

• Construction is substantially complete. Crews may be intermittently working on miscellaneous clean up on-site.
• 7th Street will re-open to two-way traffic between Washington Street and Keystone Avenue.
• Drivers be aware there will be steel plates in the roadway.
• RTC RIDE ROUTE 4 bus service will be back in service in the area.

6th Street between Arlington Avenue and West Street & West Street between 5th Street and 6th Street 

• Crews will be placing striping and signage early in the week and may be intermittenntly working on miscellaneous clean up on-site.
• Vehicles and pedestrians should follow posted detours:
  • 6th Street will be closed between Arlington Avenue and West Street.
  • One-way southbound traffic on West Street from 6th Street to 5th Street.
  • Detour route for St. Mary’s Emergency Room will be posted.
  • 6th Street and West Street will open back to normal traffic operations by the end of the week.
  • Drivers be aware there will be steel plates in the roadway.

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

BUCK DRIVE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
RTC Project Manager, Bryan Byrne, P.E. – (775) 335-1865

Work Description 

This project will be completed in multiple phases.  Initial work includes concrete and roadway improvements on the south side of the roadway.

Traffic Impacts

• Traffic control will be in place with modified travel patterns.
• Eastbound travel will be maintained on Buck Drive.
• Southbound travel only will be permitted on N. Hill Boulevard.
• Westbound access will be maintained west of the Grocery Outlet Delivery Driveway.

Additional Information

• Construction activities may impact bus routes and commute times.
• Traffic control will be adjusted as feasible to reduce peak hour impacts

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

Lane Closures  

Single lane closures may occur on Mill from Yori to I-580 with left turn lanes at all signalized intersections. Closures on Kietzke Lane in the vicinity may also take place.  Short traffic delays may occur during some operations.

Signal at Golden Lane

The new traffic signal at Mill Street and Golden Lane is now operational. Please use caution when driving through this area.

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 or 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.

May 17 – May 23

The community can expect the following traffic control:

Northbound and Southbound Long-Term Closure (24/7 thru May 2026)

• 24/7 single lane closure Sparks Boulevard between Prater Way and the Baring Boulevard Intersection in the northbound direction. Closure in effect through May 2026.
• 24/7 single lane closure Sparks Boulevard between Shadow Lane and Prater Way Intersections in the southbound direction.  Closure in effect through May 2026.
• 24/7 Single lane closure Sparks Boulevard from I-80 to Lincoln Way northbound direction.  I-80 eastbound off-ramp lane restrictions.

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

• Single lane closure Sparks Boulevard from Prater Way to Lincoln Way.

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

• Single lane closure Sparks Boulevard Lincoln Way to Prater Way

Howard Drive Detour

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

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

May 17 – May 23

Please anticipate major disruptions as crews complete paving work at the following locations:

• Greg Street/Kleppe Lane
  • Beginning May 16th, anticipate intermittent lane closures in all directions while crews complete striping.

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

For the week of May 18th, motorists can expect the following traffic restrictions for final traffic signal work:

• Various daily lane closures on Vista Boulevard and Disc Drive at the intersection including turn lane closures.
• Detours will be provided for turn lane closures. Delays are possible, and motorists should consider an alternate route.

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

The Fourth Street and Vine Street intersections is open with temporary signal equipment in place.  Crews will be slurry sealing on Fourth Street and Vine Street outside of the intersection.  next month crews will continue installing the new corridor lighting.  Some of these have been stood up on the south side of Fourth Street between Ralston Street and Arlington Avenue.  Slow down for workers!

WEST FOURTH STREET SAFTEY (VINE STREET TO MCCARRAN BOULEVARD)
RTC Project Manager, Scott Gibson, P.E. – (775) 335-1874

Traffic has been shifted to the southside of Fourth Street with two-way traffic in one lane each direction in the four lane areas.  The signals at Stoker have been removed and there is now three-way stop sign control at Stoker.  The north side of the roadway will be a work zone throughout the corridor.  In the two-lane area west of Summit Ridge Court, traffic will be eastbound; on Summit Ridge Court traffic will be northbound only.  Retaining wall and sidewalk work continues, work will continue to progress throughout the corridor.  Please slow down so everyone goes home safe!