2025 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
RTC Project Manager, Scott Gibson, P.E. – (775) 335-1874
Pavement Patching
| STREET | FROM | TO | DATE |
| Western Skies Drive | Equestrian Road | Reading Street | 09/15 |
Crack Seal
| STREET | FROM | TO | DATE |
| Western Skies Drive | Equestrian Road | Reading Street | 09/17 |
Microsurfacing
| STREET | FROM | TO | DATE |
| Mae Anne Avenue | Sharlands Avenue | Mesa Parks Road | 09/15, 09/17 |
| Mesa Park Road | Mae Anne Avenue | Hwy 40 | 09/15, 09/17 |
| Beaumont Parkway | Clubhouse Drive | Sunline Drive | 09/16 |
| Western Skies Drive | Equestrian Road | Reading Street | 09/18 |
Pavement Markings
| STREET | FROM | TO | DATE |
| Mae Anne Avenue | Sharlands Avenue | Mesa Parks Road | 09/18 |
| Mesa Park Road | Mae Anne Avenue | Hwy 40 | 09/18 |
| Beaumont Parkway | Clubhouse Drive | Sunline Drive | 09/17 |
| Western Skies Drive | Equestrian Road | Reading Street | 09/19 |
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
Starting Sunday Night, September 14 through Friday, September 19
Traffic lanes on Mill Street will be reduced to one travel lane in each direction 24-hours a day from Terminal Way to I-580 to complete the milling and paving of Mill Street in this area. During this operation, intermittent closures will occur at all driveways, Matley Lane, and Grand Sierra Resort Access Road. Some traffic signals mat be flashing red, four-way stop condition. Expect delays and follow all detours during this time.
Bus Stop Closures:
- Eastbound and westbound 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.
- On Saturday morning, September 12th from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., the Legends Bay roundabout will be closed to perform slurry operations. Vehicles should follow posted detour.
- 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, except on September 12th when this section of road will be closed for slurry operations from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 am.
- 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 15 – September 19
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.
SPARKS BOULEVARD CAPACITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – NORTH PHASE
RTC Project Manager, Garrett Rodgers, P.E. – (775) 332-2139
Construction will begin Monday September 15, 2025 and continue through June 2027. Project limits are from intersection of Sparks Boulevard/I-80 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 AM – 2:00 PM in the northbound direction and 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM 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.
September 15 – September 19
The community can expect the following traffic control:
- Single lane closure northbound Sparks Boulevard between Springland Drive and Baring Boulevard between 5:00 AM – 2:00 PM Monday – Friday.
- Single lane closure southbound Sparks Boulevard between O’Callaghan Drive and Baring Boulevard between 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Monday – Friday.
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
There will be single lane closures for sidewalk repairs.
ARROWCREEK PARKWAY & WEDGE PARKWAY REHABILITATION
RTC Project Manager, Jessica Dover, P.E. – (775) 335-1831
September 15 – September 21
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 2B Full Eastbound Closure
- Phase 2B will continue through the week.
- Arrowcreek Parkway will be closed to traffic in the east/north direction during this phase of construction traffic will only be allowed to travel west/south.
- Access Wedge Parkway from Mt. Rose Hwy during this phase of work.
- Granite will be raising utilities in the eastbound lane on the newly paved section of Arrowcreek Parkway (Thomas Creek Road to the west side of the Arrowcreek/Wedge intersection)
- Intermittent closures will occur to complete this work
- Remaining concrete improvements to be constructed at the Geyser Road/Arrowcreek Parkway intersection.
- Normal working hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Arrowcreek Parkway – Phase 2C FULL CLOSURE
- Arrowcreek Parkway will be closed from just west of the Arrowcreek/Wedge Intersection to approximately 1,000 feet east/north of the intersection to complete the top lift of paving on 09/20.
- This closure will be in place for one (1) day on Saturday, 09/20
- Access Wedge Parkway from Mt Rose Highway during this phase of work
- Striping of the completed pavement section will occur on Sunday, 09/21
- Intermittent closures will occur to complete this work
- Arrowcreek Parkway will be closed from just west of the Arrowcreek/Wedge Intersection to approximately 1,000 feet east/north of the intersection to complete the top lift of paving on 09/20.
VETERANS ROUNDABOUT MODIFICATIONS
RTC Project Manager, Jessica Dover, P.E. – (775) 335-1831
September 15 – September 20
Work items will generally include: construction of concrete improvements, including curb and gutter, PCC pavement in the outside lane of the roundabout and sidewalk. Milling associated with the westbound Geiger Grade Road to northbound S. Virginia Street dual right turn lanes is scheduled to occur on Friday, 09/12, with paving to follow on Saturday, 09/13.
- 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
- Night work is anticipated for 09/12 for milling operations
- Saturday work is anticipated on 09/13 for paving operations
- Saturday work is anticipated on 9/20 for paving operations
- 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.
