August 29, 2025

2025 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
RTC Project Manager, Scott Gibson, P.E. – (775) 335-1874

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ARLINGTON AVENUE BRIDGES PROJECT – 1ST STREET TO ISLAND AVENUE
RTC Project Manager, Bryan Byrne, P.E. – (775) 335-1865

Arlington Avenue will be closed between West 1st Street and Island Avenue. Northbound traffic will be detoured to the Virginia Street Bridge 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

Construction continues during both night and day shifts. Morning crews work from 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and night crews begin at 7:00 p.m., Sunday night to Friday. Drivers will see single lane closures and some traffic signals will be flashing red, four-way stop condition during night work.

Bus Stop Closures:

  • Eastbound Mill/Matley serving routes 12/14

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.

E. LINCOLN WAY ROUNDABOUT RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
RTC Project Manager, Ashley Hurlbut, P.E. – (775) 335-1861

September

Construction on E. Lincoln Way between Marina Gateway Drive and Sparks Boulevard is anticipated to continue through September.   

  • Normal working hours are 9:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., Sunday night through Thursday morning.
  • Scheels roundabout will be fully closed during night-time working hours.
  • One paved travel lane in each direction will remain open through E. Lincoln Way between Sparks Boulevard and Marina Gateway Drive during the day.
  • There will be limited access to/from Scheels Drive, George Ferris Drive, and north mall access through the Scheels roundabout intermittently during the day throughout construction. Alternate access to adjacent properties will be maintained.
  • Left turn lanes from northbound Sparks Boulevard to westbound E. Lincoln Way will be reduced throughout construction.
  • Vehicles and pedestrians should follow posted detours and exercise caution through the work zone.

VISTA PRATER SIGNAL FIBER CONNECTION PROJECT
RTC Project Manager, Garrett Rodgers, P.E. – (775) 332-2139

Installation of traffic fiber network on Prater Way from Sparks Boulevard to Vista Boulevard and Vista Boulevard from Prater Way to Kleppe Lane.

September 1 – September 5

Prater Way

  • Shoulder closures eastbound and westbound directions.
  • Intermittent lane restrictions and lane reductions through intersections.

Vista Boulevard

  • Shoulder closures northbound and southbound directions.
  • Intermittent lane restrictions and lane reductions through intersections.

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

Single lane closures for potholing and trenching operations.

Longley Lane

Single lane closures for potholing and trenching operations.

Kietzke Lane & Galletti Way

Single lane closures for potholing and trenching operations.

VISTA AND DISC INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
RTC Project Manager, Alex Wolfson, P.E. – (775) 335-1880

Motorists can expect the following traffic impacts for construction of new and extended turn lanes at the Vista Boulevard and Disc Drive intersections:

  • Various lane closures on Disc Drive between Sparks Boulevard and Vista Boulevard.
  • Various lane closures on Vista Boulevard between Iratcabal Drive and Caledonian Drive
    • Southbound Vista closures will occur between 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    • Northbound Vista closures will occur between 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Periodic closure of driveways to access the Spanish Springs Center will be necessary. Access to this shopping center will be available via alternate driveways along Disc Drive and Vista Boulevard with signage provided.
  • Various sidewalk closures will also be in effect along Vista Boulevard and Disc Drive. Pedestrian detours will be signed as needed.
  • All turning movements at the Vista Boulevard and Disc Drive intersection will remain open during work.

Looking ahead:

Work is expected to begin along Vista Boulevard and then eventually progress to Disc Drive, lane closures will remain in place for several weeks with crews switching sides of the road as the project progresses. Motorists can expect continued work through October.

2025 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE
RTC Project Manager, Scott Gibson, P.E. – (775) 335-1874

No work for the week of September 1 – September 5

ARROWCREEK PARKWAY & WEDGE PARKWAY REHABILITATION
RTC Project Manager, Jessica Dover, P.E. – (775) 335-1831

September 1 – September 5

Phase 2 of paving operations will start on Arrowcreek Parkway and will continue through mid-September. This work will start at the west side of the Wedge Parkway/Arrowcreek Parkway Intersection and extend approximately 1,000 feet east/north of the intersection. Utilities will be adjusted throughout the newly paved section of Arrowcreek Parkway (Thomas Creek Road to the west side of the Wedge Parkway/Arrowcreek Parkway Intersection) in the westbound direction. No work on Wedge Parkway is scheduled during this week.

Arrowcreek Pkwy 

  • Arrowcreek Parkway Phase 2A Full Westbound Closure
    • Arrowcreek Parkway will be closed to traffic in the west/south direction during this phase of construction; traffic will only be allowed to travel east/north on Arrowcreek Parkway.
    • Left turns will not be Wedge Parkway onto Arrowcreek Parkway during this phase
    • Granite will be raising utilities in the westbound lane on the newly paved section og Arrowcreek Parkway (Thomas Creek Road to the west side of the Arrowcreek/Wedge intersection)
      • Intermittent closures will occur to complete this work
  • Normal working hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
    • No work is scheduled to occur on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day holiday; traffic controls will remain in place.

VETERANS ROUNDABOUT MODIFICATIONS
RTC Project Manager, Jessica Dover, P.E. – (775) 335-1831

September 1 – September 5

Work items will generally include: drilling light and RRFB foundations, and construction of concrete improvements, including placement of the stamped northern island at the S. Virginia/Mt. Rose Highway/Geiger Grade Road intersection and curb and gutter adjacent to the slip lane. Drainage improvements will also occur during this week, and PCCP demo in the outside lane of the roundabout will continue.

  • A minimum of one paved travel lane will be open in each direction.
  • Left turn lanes at all signalized intersections will be open.
  • Short traffic delays may occur during this phase of construction.
  • Access will be maintained to adjacent properties
    • Temporary driveway closures may occur during certain construction activities; and if so, Q & D Construction will provide notice to impacted properties 18-24 hours prior to start of work.
  • Normal working hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
    • No work is scheduled to occur on Monday, September 1 in observance of the Labor Day holiday; traffic controls will remain in place.
  • Vehicles and pedestrians should follow posted detours.
  • Alternate routes such as S. Virginia Street and newly improved Steamboat Parkway are encouraged in an ongoing effort to alleviate traffic through the work zone when possible.