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:
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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Look Ahead:
A new sidewalk is under construction on southbound Sparks Boulevard. Pedestrian traffic will be detoured from the median pathway to the new sidewalk so crews can work on roadway and drainage improvements. More details will be provided in advance of the pathway closure.
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Beginning in December, Sparks Boulevard will be reduced to one lane in each direction from Springland Drive/O'Callaghan 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 lane closures.
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