PROJECT
Ongoing Work:
Crews are working on potholing, work within the North Truckee Drain, and utility relocations. Utility improvements include relocation of a Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) Water Main and NV Energy gas line.
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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.
Pedestrian Detour
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The pedestrian use path on Sparks Boulevard is closed between Prater Way and O’Callaghan Drive/Springland Drive. A pedestrian detour is in place along Pullman Drive to Union Street and Union Street to O’Callaghan Drive/Springland Drive. This detour is effective as of January 19, 2026 and will be in place approximately two months. The public is advised to account for additional time during their daily commute.”
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Notice: Speed Limit has been reduced to 30 mph throughout the workzone 24/7 to ensure the safety of workers and the community.
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Construction Updates
Lane Reductions
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County will reduce traffic to one lane on southbound Sparks Boulevard between Baring Boulevard and Shadow Lane beginning Wednesday, April 8, and continuing through Friday, April 10. Closures will be in effect daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Workers will use the closure window to install large precast box culverts as part of ongoing drainage improvements along the corridor.
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Drivers traveling in the area should plan for delays, reduced speeds, and proceed with caution through work zones.
“The community has been incredibly patient as we implement these improvements,” said Josh MacEachern, RTC Public Information Officer. “This work is an important step in improving the drainage infrastructure around this area.”​
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Notice: Speed Limit has been reduced to 30 mph throughout the workzone 24/7 to ensure the safety of workers and the community.
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