PRESS RELEASE: ODDIE WELLS PROJECT WELLS PORJECT UPDATE U.S. 395 RAMP CLOSURE

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is continuing construction on the Oddie Wells Project and is advising the community of upcoming traffic control changes due to overnight paving operations for Phase 3 of the Oddie Wells Project.

Beginning Tuesday, September 5, 2023, the northbound and southbound ramps of U.S. 395 on the north side of Oddie Boulevard will be closed from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Traffic will detour to the Clear Acre Lane / McCarran Boulevard exits. The overnight closures will be in effect through Friday, September 8, 2023 at 5:00 a.m. The ramp on the south side of Oddie Boulevard will remain open. All ramps will be open during the daytime hours.

The traveling public is reminded to take the alternative routes and follow the speed limit for everyone’s safety.

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.