ARLINGTON AVENUE BRIDGES PROJECT
Project Overview
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Status | Active Projects |
| Project Details | 0212061 |
| RTC Project Manager (PM) | Bryan Byrne, P.E. |
| RTC Engineering Department | (775) 348-0171 |
| Design Firm | Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. |
| Construction Contractor | Granite Construction |
Project Description
The RTC, in partnership with the City of Reno, is beginning construction on the Arlington Avenue Bridges Project to replace the two nearly century-old bridges that span the river across Wingfield Park in the heart of Downtown Reno. To safely construct the new bridges, Arlington Avenue will close between West 1st Street and Island Avenue starting on May 5. Southbound drivers will be detoured to the Sierra Street Bridge. Northbound drivers will be detoured to the Virginia Street Bridge. Pedestrians and bicyclists will be detoured to the Sierra Street bridge. Wingfield Park will also close on May 5 and will not reopen until summer 2026.
As part of the project, there will be safety improvements for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and drivers along the bridges. Construction will include roadway improvements, utility upgrades and relocations, and aesthetic enhancements.
The Art Deco-themed design of the bridge was selected by the community during the project’s design phase. When completed, the bridge will feature all metal railing, custom column lights, and custom pylons. The north bridge will be reconstructed with one support pier under the bridge, instead of the existing two piers. This will help water flow more freely during potential future flooding events. The south bridge will be a clear-span design without piers.
This project consists of the replacement of the two Arlington Avenue Bridges at the Truckee River in downtown Reno. Additionally the project will look to perpetuate and where possible enhance community access to the Truckee River and Wingfield park as well as improve the hydraulic capacity of the Truckee River during flood events. There will be some aesthetic enhancements incorporated into the bridge design. The bridges, roadway, and Wingfield Park are owned by the City of Reno.
Latest News
North Bridge nearing completion. South Bridge under construction.
Public Notice
As an active work zone, Wingfield Park is closed to the public through the summer of 2026, weather permitting. Truckee River access is limited.
Visit the Project Website
More information is available at ArlingtonBridges.com
Schedule
Planning: N/A
Environmental: December 2019 – April 2023
Preliminary Design: January 2022 – December 2022
Final Design: January 2023 – May 2024
Construction: 2025 – 2026
Financial Information
Total Project Estimate (Planning, Design, NEPA and Construction): $42,096,307
Funding Source: RTC Fuel Tax, Sales Tax, Federal
Project Map
Arlington Avenue Bridges (Island Avenue to West 1st Street) Project Map
