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 continues daytime paving on Sparks Boulevard Nov. 2-7
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County will conduct daytime paving on Sparks Boulevard between Prater Way and Baring Boulevard from Monday, Nov. 2, through Saturday, Nov. 7.
Motorists should anticipate traffic delays throughout the work zone and intermittent closures of Tyco Way, Express Street and Springland/O’Callaghan as crews progress through paving operations.
“We appreciate the patience of everyone who commutes on Sparks Boulevard or lives in the area and their commitment to keeping our crews safe by driving carefully through work zones,” said Garrett Rodgers, RTC project manager. “The Sparks community has been very patient during this busy construction season, and we look forward to completing this project on schedule in June 2027.”
RTC encourages motorists to use alternate routes, allow additional travel time and avoid the construction area whenever possible. Construction schedules and traffic control are subject to change based on weather and field conditions.
Construction and traffic control information
What: Daytime paving operations on Sparks Boulevard
When: Monday, Nov. 2, through Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
Where: Sparks Boulevard between Prater Way and Baring Boulevard
Traffic control:
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Intermittent side street closures during paving operations
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Traffic delays expected throughout the work zone; alternate routes encouraged
RTC appreciates the public’s patience as crews work to complete these roadway improvements.
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