FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Josh MacEachern, Public Information Officer
jmaceachern@rtcwashoe.com | RTC Media Phone: 775-420-1727

Construction on Sparks Boulevard Project Begins Monday September 15

Reno, Nevada (September 9, 2025) – The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County, in partnership with the City of Sparks and the Nevada Department of Transportation, is beginning construction on the second phase of the Sparks Boulevard Project from the I-80 westbound ramps to Baring Boulevard, with additional roadway improvements included from Baring Boulevard to Shadow Lane. The project is anticipated for completion in mid-2027 and represents an investment of approximately $86 million into our community, funded with a combination of federal grants and local sources.

This project will improve roadway capacity by constructing a six-lane facility with three lanes in each direction. The project will also improve intersection operations to enhance safety, add sidewalks, improve the pedestrian multi-use path, construct barrier rail, incorporate sound walls at select locations, and upgrade drainage systems to create a more robust infrastructure.

Drivers can expect lane and shoulder closures, detours, sidewalk detours and intermittent RTC transit disruptions. Business access will be maintained, and construction operations will mostly take place from 5 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the northbound direction and 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. in the southbound direction, Monday through Friday. Nighttime work and marathon weekend work are anticipated, with traffic control updates communicated in advance. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra drive time and follow detours as marked.

Sign up for email or text updates at www.sparksblvdproject.com, or by texting “Sparks” to 866-540-8466.

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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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