PROJECT DETAILS
RTC Project No. 227001

RTC Project Manager (PM)
Garrett Rodgers, P.E.
(775) 332-2139
grodgers@rtcwashoe.com

RTC Engineering Department
(775) 348-0171

Design Firm: ATKINS North America

Construction Contractor: Granite Construction Company (South Phase), To be determined (North Phase)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project will increase safety, add roadway capacity, and improve bicycle and pedestrian facilities by widening Sparks Boulevard between Greg Street and Baring Boulevard. Please visit SparksBLVDproject.com to learn more about the project.

LATEST NEWS
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) document in March 2024, regarding the Environmental Assessment (EA) for this project. The project team is advancing design for the segment of the project between I-80 and Baring Boulevard (Phase 2).

Construction is complete for the southern segment (Phase 1) of the project, between Greg Street and I-80.

SCHEDULE
Planning: N/A
Environmental: Spring 2020 – Spring 2021
Preliminary Design: Spring 2021 – Fall 2021
Final Design: Fall 2021 – Spring 2024
Construction: to be determined based on funding

FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Total Project Estimate: $71,400,000
Funding Source: RTC Fuel Tax

Post updated on: April 23, 2024

Sparks Boulevard Capacity Improvement (Greg Street to Baring Boulevard) Project Map