ARLINGTON AVENUE BRIDGES PROJECT – 1ST STREET TO ISLAND AVENUE
RTC Project Manager, Bryan Byrne, P.E. – (775) 335-1865
- Arlington Avenue will close between West 1st Street and Island Avenue.
- Northbound traffic will be detoured to Virginia Street or Center Street.
- Southbound traffic and pedestrians will be detoured to the Sierra Street Bridge.
- West Street will be open to westbound traffic only between West Street and Stevenson Street.
- Wingfield Park will remain closed from May 5, 2025, until summer 2026.
- River recreation detours will also be in place.
- View detour maps at ArlingtonBridges.com
ARROWCREEK PARKWAY & WEDGE PARKWAY REHABILITATION
RTC Project Manager, Jessica Dover, P.E. – (775) 335-1831
January 12 – January 19
Granite construction will be on site to address punch list items on both Arrowcreek Parkway and Wedge Parkway over the next few weeks, weather dependent. Remaining Golden Gate Drive/Wedge Parkway signal improvements are anticipated to be installed early February 2026.
Arrowcreek Parkway
Work on Arrowcreek Parkway is substantially complete.
Wedge Parkway
- Wedge Parkway will be open to two-way traffic with intermittent closures and flagger controls to complete remaining work items.
- Vehicles and pedestrians should follow posted detours; please use alternate routes such as Arrowcreek Parkway, Thomas Creek Road, and S. Virginia Street.
- Normal working hours are from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
MILL STREET CAPACITY & SAFETY
RTC Project Manager, Kimberly Diegle, P.E. – (775) 335-1844
Week of January 12:
Beginning this week, drivers will see a single lane closure on eastbound Mill Street from west of Kietzke Lane to I-580 during the day.
Week of January 19:
Drivers will see a single lane closure on northbound Kierzke Lane from just north of Mill Street to just south of the intersection during daytime working hours. No parking on the east side of Kietzke Lane through the lane closures.
Bus Stop Closures
RTC RIDE bus service may be temporarily impacted within the project area. Detours or changes to bus stop locations will be noted in advance at the affected bus stop and at https://rtcwashoe.com/alerts/
In the event of a closure, riders should follow signage to the nearest bus stop of call RTC customer service at (775) 348-RIDE (348-7433) for real time information.
Visit MillStreetWidening.com for information and updates. Text “MillStreet” to 866-540-8466 to sign up for construction text alerts.
SPARKS BOULEVARD CAPACITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – NORTH PHASE
RTC Project Manager, Garrett Rodgers, P.E. – (775) 332-2139
Construction will continue through June 2027. Project limits are from intersection of Sparks Boulevard/I80 westbound ramps to the intersection of Sparks Boulevard/ Shadow Lane.
The community is encouraged to stay informed about the project by accessing the project website (www.sparksblvdproject.com), or by texting “Sparks” to 866-540-8466.
Construction operations will mostly take place from 5:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the northbound direction and 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the southbound direction, Monday through Friday. Nighttime work and marathon weekend work are anticipated, with traffic control updates communicated in advance of this work.
January 11 – January 17
The community can expect the following traffic control:
Southbound (9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday – Friday)
- Single lane closure Sparks Boulevard between O’Callaghan and Prater Way.
Northbound and Southbound Long-Term Closure (24/7 for 70 days)
- 24/7 single lane closure Sparks Boulevard between Baring Boulevard and the Springland/O’Callaghan Intersection. Closure in effect for 70 days.
Northbound (5:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. Monday-Friday)
- Single lane closure Sparks Boulevard between Lincoln Way and Prater Way.
- Single lane closure Sparks Boulevard between Prater Way and Springland
- Free right turn closed to truck traffic from Sparks Boulevard northbound to Prater Way eastbound. Truck detour in place.
Howard Drive Detour
- Howard Drive closed at Sparks Boulevard. Detour available via Fargo Way to O’Callaghan Drive.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL FIBER 25-01
RTC Project Manager, Austin McCoy, P.E. – (775) 335-1824
Installation of traffic fiber on Vista Boulevard from Prater Way to Baring Boulevard, Longley Lane from Maestro Drive to S. McCarran Boulevard, Kietzke Lane from Fisherman’s Park to Galletti Way, and Galletti Way from Kietzke Lane to Glendale Avenue.
Vista Boulevard
- Northbound single lane closures for trenching operations, outside lane.
Galletti Way
- Intermittent southbound lane restrictions for miscellaneous construction.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS 25-01
RTC Project Manager, LaShonn Ford, P.E. – (775) 332-2136
Work will be paused temporarily for the winter and will resume in January 2026. There will be no lane restrictions during this time. Still expect there to be some traffic control devices at unfinished locations:
- Baring Boulevard / Truckee Lane
- E Greg Street / Kleppe Lane
- Robb Drive / Seventh Street
- Mayberry Drive / Hunter Lake Drive
VETERANS ROUNDABOUT MODIFICATIONS
RTC Project Manager, Jessica Dover, P.E. – (775) 335-1831
January 12 – January 16
The project has reached Substantial Completion.
Q & D Construction will be on site in January 2026 to complete remaining punch list items. Traffic will be maintained with possible minor intermittent closures. Access will be maintained in each direction; punch list work will be performed during Normal Working hours (7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday).
VISTA AND DISC INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
RTC Project Manager, Alex Wolfson, P.E. – (775) 335-1880
Work on the new turn lanes is substantially complete and the lanes are open to traffic. Please use caution around the intersection as minor work items occur.
Final traffic signal upgrades and road striping work will occur in the first half of 2026 when temperatures are warmer.
WEST FOURTH STREET DOWNTOWN
RTC Project Manager, Scott Gibson, P.E. – (775) 335-1874
Crews will continue working on the north side of Fourth Street between West Street and Keystone Avenue. Westbound outside lane will be closed in certain areas to provide a work zone buffer. There may also be lane reductions at the Vine Street intersection. Traffic impacts should be minimal. Slow down for workers!
