PROJECT
Look Ahead
Beginning in December, Sparks Blvd. will be reduced to one lane in each direction from Springland Drive to Baring Boulevard until approximately February 2026. Traffic will be shifted to the outside lanes for construction of retaining walls. More details will be communicated in advance of the lane closures.
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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
Ongoing Work
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.
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Tree removal is ongoing along Sparks Boulevard between Prater Way and O’Callaghan Drive. This is needed to accommodate the roadway widening. Trees are recycled and used along the Truckee River for river stabilization to control erosion and rebuild banks.
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.
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