PRESS RELEASE: EL RANCHO DRIVE AND ODDIE BOULEVARD FULL INTERSECTION CLOSURE NOVEMBER 28

A map of lane closures at Oddie Boulevard and El Rancho.

The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County and Granite Construction will implement a full intersection closure at El Rancho Drive and Oddie Boulevard on Tuesday, November 28 for installation and operation of traffic signals as part of Phase 3 of the Oddie Wells Project.

The traveling public is advised to take detours as marked via Silverada Boulevard or Sullivan Lane for northbound and southbound traffic. For westbound or eastbound traffic detour through either Greenbrae Drive or East 9th Street / G Street.

This closure will remain in effect until Wednesday, November 29.

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

About the Oddie Wells Project:

The Oddie Wells Project will increase safety, connectivity, and mobility options along this heavily traveled corridor. The project plans include new lighting, landscaping, ADA improvements, pedestrian ramps, and bicycle facilities, providing safer traffic operations. Corridor improvements will support economic investment and redevelopment while enhancing the quality of life for area residents by improving accessibility and safety. Construction will be completed in four phases and is anticipated to be complete by fall of 2024, weather permitting. For more information, please visit OddieWellsProject.com.

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 FacebookTwitterInstagram and YouTube.