FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Josh MacEachern, Public Information Officer
jmaceachern@rtcwashoe.com | RTC Media Phone: 775-420-1727
Arlington Avenue/First Street Intersection Closure Begins Monday
Final intersection improvements to wrap up by May 4
RENO, Nev. (March 20, 2026) – The Arlington Avenue/First Street intersection will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, March 23, through Monday, May 4. The closure will allow crews to complete final improvements in the intersection, including new sidewalks, curbs, gutters and intersection paving.
The closure will affect vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians. During the closure, travelers will be detoured from First Street to West Street for westbound travel or Ralston Street for eastbound travel to access Second Street. Pedestrians can also use Roff Way as a detour route.
This will be the last intersection closure needed at First Street/Arlington Avenue to complete improvements. On May 4, First Street will reopen to both eastbound and westbound traffic.
RTC appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation as crews complete this phase of work and move the project closer to completion.
For more information, visit rtcwashoe.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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1105 Terminal Way | Reno, NV 89502
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