SIERRA ST / 9TH ST INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Status: Upcoming Projects

PROJECT DETAILS
RTC Project No. 0215009

RTC Project Manager (PM)
LaShonn Ford, P.E.

RTC Engineering Department
(775) 348-0171

Design Firm: Wood Rodgers, Inc.

Construction Contractor: To be determined

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project will identify and implement improvements to the signalized intersection at Sierra Street / 9th Street and Sierra Street and Maple Street. The goal of the improvements is to improve both the traffic operations and safety at the intersections through geometric, striping, and signal phasing changes. The project will also install overhead Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) systems and other crossing improvements at the following locations:

  • Flint Street / Liberty Street
  • Wedge Parkway / UNR Redfield Campus
  • Mayberry Drive / Ferris Drive

LATEST NEWS
Preliminary engineering design is underway.

SCHEDULE
Planning: N/A
Environmental: N/A
Preliminary Design: Spring 2026
Final Design: Winter 2027
Construction: Spring/Summer 2027

FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Total Project Estimate: $2,900,000
Funding Source: RTC Fuel Tax

Post updated on: October 28, 2025

Sierra St / 9th St Intersection Improvement Project Map