PROJECT
Tree Removal
You may see tree removal activity along Sparks Blvd. between Prater way and O’Callaghan Drive. This is needed to accommodate the roadway widening. Tree branches may fall into your yard. The construction team is available to remove any branches. Tree removal will be ongoing throughout September.
Engineers worked to minimize impacts to trees with their design. A new, healthier tree will be planted for every tree removed at the end of construction. Thank you for your patience during this operation.
Drivers will see lane and shoulder closures, detours, sidewalk detours and intermittent RTC transit disruptions. Business access will be maintained. Construction operations will mostly take place from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the northbound direction and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the southbound direction, Monday to Friday. Nighttime work and marathon weekend work are anticipated, with traffic control updates communicated in advance. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra drive time and sign up for text and email notifications.
ABOUT
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County, in cooperation with the City of Sparks, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), have completed a final design that will increase safety, add roadway capacity, and improve bicycle and pedestrian facilities by widening Sparks Boulevard between Greg Street and Baring Boulevard.
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CONTACT
Garrett Rodgers, P.E.
Josh MacEachern
Text Updates
Text “Sparks" to 866-540-8466 or scan the QR code to sign up for construction text alerts