2026 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
RTC Project Manager, Jessica Dover, P.E. – (775) 335-1831
Pavement Patching
| STREET | FROM | TO | DATE |
| Campus Way | Sierra Center Parkway | Neil Road | 05/29, 6/1 |
| Maestro Drive | S Colbert Drive | Double R Boulevard | 05/29, 6/1 |
| Sierra Center Parkway | S Virginia Street | Maestro Drive | 05/29, 6/1 |
| Arrowcreek Parkway | Wedge Parkway | S Virginia Street | 06/02-03 |
| Veterans Parkway | Geiger Grade Road | South Meadows Parkway | 06/02-03 |
| Moana Lane | Skyline Boulevard | Pioneer Drive | 06/03-04 |
| Lakeside Drive | Moana Lane | Plumb Lane | 06/04 |
| Marthiam Avenue | Cashill Boulevard | Susileen Drive | 06/04-05 |
| Autmotive Way | Kietzke Lane | Market Street | 06/04-05 |
| Ryland Street | Holcomb Avenue | Kirman Aveneu | 06/05 |
| Virginia Street | Plumb Lane | Liberty Street | 06/05 |
Microsurfacing
| STREET | FROM | TO | DATE |
| Oddie Boulevard | E Side Mall Drive | Pyramid Way | 06/01-02 |
| Red Rock Road | 175′ South of Address Post 9525 | N Antelope Valley | 06/03-05 |
7TH STREET, 6TH STREET, & WEST REHABILITATION PROJECT
RTC Project Manager, Ashley Hurlbut, P.E. – (775) 335-1861
7th Street Between Keystone Avenue and Washington Street
- Construction is substantially complete. Crews may be intermittently working on miscellaneous clean up on-site.
- Crews will remobilize on 7th Street near Keystone for work in the median, and 7th Street will have one-way westbound travel from Washington Street to Keystone Avenue at a time and duration to be determined.
- Parking on the south side of 7th Street between Keystone Street and Washington Aveneue is prohibited in the new bike lane.
6th Street between Arlington Avenue and West Street & West Street between 5th Street and 6th Street
- Construction is substationaly complete. Crews may be intermittently working on miscellaneous clean up on-site.
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
BUCK DRIVE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
RTC Project Manager, Bryan Byrne, P.E. – (775) 335-1865
Work Description
This project will be completed in multiple phases. Initial work includes concrete and roadway improvements on the south side of the roadway.
Traffic Impacts
- Traffic control will be in place with modified travel patterns.
- Eastbound travel will be maintained on Buck Drive.
- Southbound travel only will be permitted on N. Hill Boulevard.
- Westbound access will be maintained west of the Grocery Outlet Delivery Driveway.
Additional Information
- Construction activities may impact bus routes and commute times.
- Traffic control will be adjusted as feasible to reduce peak hour impacts
MILL STREET CAPACITY & SAFETY
RTC Project Manager, Kimberly Diegle, P.E. – (775) 335-1844
Lane Closures
Construction is substantially complete, but single lane closures may occur on Mill Street from Yori Way to Terminal Way with left turn lanes at all signalized intersections. Closures on Kietzke Lane in the vicinity may also take place. Short traffic delays may occur during some operations.
Signal at Golden Lane
The new traffic signal at Mill Street and Golden Lane is now operational. Please use caution when driving through this 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 or 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.
PRATER WAY REHABILITATION PROJECT
RTC Project Manager, Kimberly Diegle, P.E. – (775) 335-1844
Lane Closures
Construction begins June 1. Prater Way from Pyramid Way to Stanford Way will be reduced to one(1) lane in each direction.
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.
May 31 – June 6
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 Prater Way and the Baring Boulevard Intersection in the northbound direction. Closure in effect through May 2026.
- 24/7 single lane closure Sparks Boulevard between Shadow Lane and Prater Way Intersections in the southbound direction. Closure in effect through May 2026.
- 24/7 Single lane closure Sparks Boulevard from I-80 to Lincoln Way northbound direction. I-80 eastbound off-ramp lane restrictions.
Southbound (9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday-Friday)
- Single lane closure Sparks Boulevard from Prater Way to Lincoln Way.
Northbound (5:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Monday-Friday)
- Single lane closure Sparks Boulevard Lincoln Way to Prater Way
Howard Drive Detour
- Howard Drive closed at Sparks Boulevard. Detour available via Fargo Way to O’Callaghan Drive.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS 25-01
RTC Project Manager, LaShonn Ford, P.E. – (775) 332-2136
June 1 – June 7
This project is substantially complete. There is no work scheduled during this timeframe. Crews will be completing remining roadway striping items in June.
VIRGINIA LINE BRT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
RTC Project Manager, Kimberly Diegle, P.E. – (775) 335-1844
Lane Closures
Construction begins the evening of May 31. From 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., lanes on S. Virginia Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction from Moana Lane to Hubbard Way.
Gentry Way Intersection
Through traffic on Gentry Way at Virginia Street may be detoured from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
WEST FOURTH STREET DOWNTOWN (WEST STREET TO VINE STREET)
RTC Project Manager, Scott Gibson, P.E. – (775) 335-1874
The Fourth Street and Vine Street intersections is open with temporary signal equipment in place. Crews will be slurry sealing on Fourth Street and Vine Street outside of the intersection. Crews will continue installing the new corridor lighting. Some of these lights have been stood up on the south side of Fourth Street between Ralston Street and Arlington Avenue – check it out!. Slow down for workers!
WEST FOURTH STREET SAFTEY (VINE STREET TO MCCARRAN BOULEVARD)
RTC Project Manager, Scott Gibson, P.E. – (775) 335-1874
Traffic has been 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 have been removed and there is now three-way stop sign control at Stoker as well as Summit Ridge Court. The north side of the roadway will be a work zone throughout the corridor. In the two-lane area west of Summit Ridge Court, traffic will two-way as well with stop control at Summit Ridge Court. Retaining wall and sidewalk work continues, work is progressing throughout the corridor. Please slow down so everyone goes home safe!
