November 28, 2025

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

This project is complete.

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.  

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

December 1 – December 5

Work will continue on Wedge Parkway, including: raising utilities in the southbound direction and concrete improvements in the northbound direction. Work will continue on the Shared Use Path.

Arrowcreek Parkway 

Work on Arrowcreek Parkway is substantially complete.

Wedge Parkway – Phase 3C Northbound Reconstruction (Mt Rose Highway to White Creek Lane)

  • 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
    • No work will occur on 11/27/2025 – 11/28/2025 in observance of the Thanksgiving Day and Family Day Holidays

MILL STREET CAPACITY & SAFETY 
RTC Project Manager, Kimberly Diegle, P.E. – (775) 335-1844

Week of November 24

  • Night work with single lane closures will occur on Tuesday night 11/25 at the Kietzke Lane/Mill Street intersection.
  • Day work will continue Monday – Wednesday 11/24-11/26
  • Side street access at Mill Street at Redwood Place is closed for utility installation. Please use signed detours.

Week of December 1

  • Underground utility improvements crossing Golden Lane at Mill Street are anticipated to begin the week of December 1 and last approximately five (5) working days. During this time, half of the intersection will be closed at a time and traffic will be detoured to Sunshine Lane and Prosperity Street.

Week of December 8

  • Underground utility improvements crossing Reservation Road at Mill Street are anticipated to begin sometime between December 8 to 19 and last approximately four (4) days. During this time traffic will be detoured to Golden Lane. Please follow the signed detour.

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. 

December 1 – December 5

The community can expect the following traffic control:
Southbound (9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday – Friday)

  • Emergency 24/7 – Single lane closure Sparks Boulevard between O’Callaghan Drive and Prater Way.
  • Single lane closure Sparks Boulevard between O’Callaghan Drive to Prater Way.
  • Single lane closure Sparks Boulevard between Baring Boulevard and O’Callaghan.

Northbound (5:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Monday – Friday)

  • Single lane closure Sparks Boulevard between Prater Way and Springland Drive.
  • Single lane closure Sparks Boulevard. Detour available via Fargo Way to O’Callaghan Drive.
  • Howard Drive Detour:
    • Howard Drive closed at Sparks Boulevard. Detour availbale 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

  • Single lane closures for trenching operations.

Kietzke Lane & Galletti Way

  • Intermittent lane restrictions for miscellaneous construction.

TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS 25-01
RTC Project Manager, LaShonn Ford, P.E. – (775) 332-2136

Working hours for the project are 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. This project contains multiple locations of work.

Baring Boulevard/Truckee Lane

Work begins at this intersection for the installation of new traffic signal poles and other equipment on Baring Boulevard. During working hours, the outside westbound lane on Baring Boulevard will be closed intermittently from Rockwood Drive to McCarran Boulevard. One lane of traffic will remain open at all times.

E. Greg Street/Kleppe Lane

Work begins at this intersection for the installation of new traffic signal poles and other equipment on E. Greg Street and Kleppe Lane. During working hours, the outside lanes on E. Greg Street will be closed intermittently in both directions from approximately 500 feet east of Kleppe Lane to the I-80/Vista Drive Interchange. One lane of traffic will remain open at all times in both directions.

Robb Drive/Seventh Street

Crew begin concrete paving work. During working hours expect intermittent closures of the outside lane in either direction on Robb Drive (between Mae Anne Avenue and Blue Canyon Drive) and on 7th Street (between Robb Drive and Painted Cliff Drive/Stargaze Way). Once lane of traffic in both directions will remain open at all times.

Mayberry Drive/Hunter Lake Drive

Pole foundations are complete for the installation of school zone flashers on Mayberry Drive and an emergency vehicle flasher at Fire Station No. 5. Work will be paused at these locations while we wait for arrival of flasher poles and equipment. Crews will begin work at other locations during this time.

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

December 1 – December 5

The project has reached Substantial Completion.

Q & D may be on site throughout December 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 Workingg hours (7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday). No work will occur on 11/27/2025 – 11/28/2025 in observance of the Thanksgiving Day and Family Day Holidays.

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 be 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. Traffic impacts should be minimal but slow down for workers!