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
MILL STREET CAPACITY & SAFETY
RTC Project Manager, Kimberly Diegle, P.E. – (775) 335-1844
Nighttime work is complete and the project team is working days again. Drivers will see daytime single lane closures on Mill Street in both directions and on northbound and southbound Kietzke Lane just south and north of the Mill Street intersection.
Beginning March 31
Mill Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction from the I-580 overpass west to just west of Kietzke Lane 24/7. Traffic control will also include side street access closures at Golden Lane, Reservation Road, Sunshine Lane and business driveway closures. Detours will be posted.
Upcoming Side Street Closures (Dates subject to change)
- Golden Lane CLOSED beginning March 31 to April 10
- Sunshine Lane CLOSED beginning April 12 to April 17
- Reservation Road CLOSED beginning April 1 for approximately three weeks
- Reservation Road, Golden Lane and Sunshine Lane CLOSED one night, April 16
Pedestrian Detours
Please use signed detours in the vicinity of the Kietzke Lane/Mill Street intersection.
Transit Update
Route 9 inbound bus stop at Kietzke Lane north of Mill Street is temporarily relocated north to accommodate construction in the area.
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.
March 29 – April 4
The community can expect the following traffic control:
Northbound and Southbound Long-Term Closure (24/7 thru May 2026)
- 24/7 single lane closure Sparks Boulevard between Baring Boulevard and the Prater Way Intersection. Closure in effect through May 2026.
- 24/7 single lane closure Sparks Boulevard between Baring Boulevard and Shadow Lane Intersections in the Southbound direction only. Closure in effect through May 2026.
Southbound (9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday-Friday)
- Single lane closure Sparks Boulevard from Shadow Lane to Baring Boulevard.
- Single lane closure Sparks Boulevard from I-80 to Lincoln Way. I-80 eastbound off-ramp lane restriction.
Northbound (5:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. Monday-Friday)
- 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.
Prater Way (8:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m., Sunday Night-Friday Morning)
- Single lane closure eastbound Prater Way.
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.
Galletti Way & Glendale Intersection
- Intermittent southbound lane restrictions for miscellaneous construction.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS 25-01
RTC Project Manager, LaShonn Ford, P.E. – (775) 332-2136
Robb Drive: Citation Court – Blue Canyon Drive
March 30 – April 5
- Final install of the school zone flashers begins. Expect intermittent closures of the outside travel lane in both directions.
West 7th Street: Robb Drive – Painted Cliff Drive / Stargaze Way
March 30 – April 5
- Final install of the school zone flashers begins. Expect intermittent closures of the outside travel lane in the westbound direction.
Mayberry Drive: Fairbanks Court – Approx. 500 feet East of Hunter Lake Drive
March 30 – April 5
- Final install of the school zone flashers and emergency vehicle flashers begins. Expect intermittent closures of the outside travel lane in both directions.
Baring Boulevard / Goldy Way
- Signal pole foundations are complete. Crews will move to other locations while concrete is curing. There will be no lane closures during this time however traffic control devices will still be present. Continue to use caution in the area. Intermittent lane closures will resume by mid-April.
El Rancho Drive / Wedekind Road
March 30 – April 5
- There will be no lane closures during this time however traffic control devices will still be present. Continue to use caution in the area. Work will resume April 6th.
WEST FOURTH STREET DOWNTOWN (WEST STREET TO VINE STREET)
RTC Project Manager, Scott Gibson, P.E. – (775) 335-1874
Crews will continue working on both the north and sound side(s) of Fourth Street between West Street and Keystone Avenue. Outside lanes 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!
WEST FOURTH STREET SAFTEY (VINE STREET TO McCARRAN BOULEVARD)
RTC Project Manager, Scott Gibson, P.E. – (775) 335-1874
Traffic will be shifted to the southside of Fourth street with two-way traffic in one lane each direction in the four lane areas. The signals at Stoker Avenue will be removed and there will be a stop sign control at Stoker Avenue. The North side of the roadway will be a work zone. In the two-lane area west of Summit Ridge Court, flagger control will be in place as retaining walls and sidewalk work continues. There are other projects in the corridor as well that includes TMWA water line work on Fourth Street and sewer line work on Summit Ridge Court. Please slow down so everyone goes home safe!
NORTH VALLEYS NORTH VIRGINIA STREET CAPACITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
RTC Project Manager, Garrett Rodgers, P.E. – (775) 332-2139
March 29 – April 4
Crews will be performing underground utility investigations on North Virginia Street between Panther Drive and Stead Boulevard.
The traveling public can expect the following traffic control:
- Intermittent single lane closures in the northbound/westbound direction.
- Intermittent single lane closures in the southbound/eastbound direction.
7TH STREET, 6TH STREET, & WEST REHABILITATION PROJECT
RTC Project Manager, Ashley Hurlbut, P.E. – (775) 335-1861
Normal working hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
March 30 – April 10
7th Street Between Keystone Avenue and Washington Street
No construction activities during this time. Construction will resume on April 13th.
During construction, the RTC RIDE ROUTE 4 bus service will be impacted. Detours or changes to bus stop locations are noted in advance of the affected stops.
March 30 – April 17
6th Street Between Arlington Avenue and West Street & West Street Between 5th & 6th Street
No construction activities during this time. Construction will resume on April 20th.
