PRESS RELEASE: ODDIE WELLS PROJECT – PYRAMID WAY LANE CLOSURE

OCTOBER 3, 2023:

The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County and Granite Construction will close one northbound lane of Pyramid Way between H Street and J Street from Wednesday, October 4 through Friday, October 6. I Street will close between Pyramid Way and 4th Street on Thursday, October 5 and Friday, October 6. Detours are in place. The RTC is advising drivers to plan their trip ahead of time. The closure will allow crews to complete the construction of pedestrian ramps along Pyramid Way and I Street as part of Phase 1 of the Oddie Wells Project.

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.

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

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.

The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County and Granite Construction will close one northbound lane of Pyramid Way between H Street and J Street from Wednesday, October 4 through Friday, October 6. I Street will close between Pyramid Way and 4th Street on Thursday, October 5 and Friday, October 6. Detours are in place. The RTC is advising drivers to plan their trip ahead of time. The closure will allow crews to complete the construction of pedestrian ramps along Pyramid Way and I Street as part of Phase 1 of the Oddie Wells Project.

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.