FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Josh MacEachern, Public Information Officer
jmaceachern@rtcwashoe.com | RTC Media Phone: 775-420-1727
Construction on Arlington Avenue Bridges Begins May 5
Reno, Nevada (April 21, 2025) – The RTC, in partnership with the City of Reno, is beginning a construction project to replace the Arlington Avenue Bridges spanning the Truckee River at Wingfield Park. These nearly century-old bridges will be transformed into modern, safer crossings that preserve Downtown Reno’s character. The project is anticipated to be completed in summer 2026.
Closures & Detours Begin May 5
- Arlington Ave. will close between West 1st St. and Island Ave.
- Northbound traffic will be detoured to the Virginia St. bridge
- Southbound traffic and pedestrians will be detoured to the Sierra St. bridge
- May 5-11 only: The West 1st St./Arlington Ave. intersection will be closed to all traffic
- Starting May 12: West 1st St. will be open to westbound traffic only between West St. and Stevenson St.
- Wingfield Park will remain closed from May 5 until summer 2026
- River recreation detours will also be in place
- View construction detour maps: https://arlingtonbridges.com/construction
Project Improvements
- Enhanced safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and drivers
- Major roadway improvements and utility upgrades
- Aesthetic enhancements reflecting community input
- North bridge: Reduced from two support piers to one, improving water flow
- South bridge: Clear-span design with no piers
- 32 new trees will be added to the project area, along with 295 new shrubs and plants. While the project design minimizes the number of trees that need to be removed, approximately 15 trees will be removed during construction.
Design Highlights
The community-selected Art Deco design will feature:
- Decorative metal railings
- Custom column lighting
- Distinctive architectural pylons
- Renderings are available on the project website
Timeline
- Project begins: May 5, 2025
- Build North bridge: July-August 2025
- Build South bridge: September-October 2025
- Construction complete: Summer 2026
The project team is working to keep the community informed throughout construction. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about the project, please reach out to the project team using the information provided below.
- Project Website: ArlingtonBridges.com
- Project Email: info@ArlingtonBridges.com
- Project Hotline: (775) 235-2686
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