NORTHEAST CONNECTOR
Project Overview
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Status | Upcoming Projects |
| Project Details | 8131041 |
| RTC Project Manager (PM) | Bryan Byrne, P.E. |
| RTC Engineering Department | (775) 335-1865 |
| Design Firm | Wood Rodgers |
| Construction Contractor | To be determined |
Project Description
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Special Board Meeting
September 29, 2026, at 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Held at Washoe County Chambers
Live Streamed on RTC YouTube Page
To provide a public comment please use the link: https://rtcwashoe.com/contact-us/
Final Feasibility Report Summary
The Northeast Connector Feasibility Study evaluated the feasibility of a potential new east-west roadway connection between Spanish Springs/east Sparks and the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (TRIC). The study will assess potential alignments based on transportation needs, engineering feasibility, environmental considerations, community input, and cost to identify corridors that may support future regional mobility, economic development, and transportation system resiliency.
The study evaluated six potential corridor alternatives through a two-level screening process. The initial screening evaluated the corridors based on projected future traffic benefits, with the Vista Boulevard (Golden Eagle) and La Posada corridors advancing for additional evaluation. These two corridors were then evaluated in greater detail based on transportation performance, environmental considerations, engineering feasibility, right-of-way impacts, and conceptual costs.
The Final Feasibility Report determined that both the Vista Boulevard (Golden Eagle) and La Posada corridors are feasible for potential future project development. The feasibility study does not identify a preferred corridor or commit either corridor to construction.
The corridor alignments shown in the Final Feasibility Report are planning-level concepts and would require additional refinement. If the Northeast Connector advances, future phases would include additional engineering, environmental review, public and agency involvement, identification of funding, and additional approvals before a project could proceed to construction.
At this time, no decision has been made to advance either corridor into the environmental phase, and no funding has been specifically allocated for that purpose.
Latest News
The Northeast Connector Feasibility study has been completed and is available for review. On September 29, 2026, the RTC Washoe Board approved advancing the Northeast Connector Project into the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process.
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Public Comment:
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Schedule
Planning: September 2026
Environmental: N/A
Preliminary Design: N/A
Final Design: N/A
Construction: N/A
Financial Information
Total Project Estimate: 1,500,000
Funding Source: Fuel Tax
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