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.
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
A pedestrian detour is in place at Sparks Boulevard and Howard Drive. Please use marked detour to Goldy Way. The sidewalk on Sparks Boulevard on the east side is closed from Springland Drive to Baring Boulevard. Please use Springland Drive to Del Rosa Way to Baring Boulevard.
The multi-use path on Sparks Boulevard between Prater Way and O’Callaghan Drive/Springland Drive is CLOSED. Please use signed detour on Pullman Drive to Union Street and Union Street to O’Callaghan Drive/Springland Drive. The closure is needed for public and worker safety while roadway and drainage improvements are made to Sparks Boulevard. Please plan for extra travel time.
Notice: Speed Limit has been reduced to 30 mph throughout the workzone 24/7 to ensure the safety of workers and the community.
Construction Updates
RTC Sparks Boulevard Traffic Control, September 25
Nighttime Paving on Sparks Boulevard
Drivers will see nighttime paving operations on Sparks Boulevard between Lincoln Way and Prater Way beginning Saturday night, September 26, at 5 p.m. Work is scheduled to take place Saturday and Sunday night from 5 pm to 6 am with completion on Monday morning, September 28. One lane in each direction on Sparks Boulevard will be open.
Drivers will see lane shifts on Sparks Boulevard beginning the week of September 28. Construction is subject to change.
Sparks Boulevard will remain open to through traffic, and access to nearby neighborhoods and businesses will be maintained using signed detour routes. Motorists should follow posted detours and allow additional travel time while work is underway.
Drivers are encouraged to reduce speeds, watch for changing traffic patterns and remain alert for construction crews and equipment while traveling through the work zone.
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