NORTHEAST CONNECTOR

Project Overview

Label	Value
Status	Upcoming Projects
Project Details	8131041
RTC Project Manager (PM)	Bryan Byrne, P.E.
RTC Engineering Department	(775) 335-1865
Design Firm	Wood Rodgers
Construction Contractor	To be determined

Project Description

Final Northeast Connector Feasibility Report

Northeast Connector – Appendix Only

Appendices contain a number of tables which are not compatible with screen readers. Please contact Bryan Byrne for an accessible version.

Special Board Meeting

September 29, 2026, at 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Held at Washoe County Chambers
Live Streamed on RTC YouTube Page
To provide a public comment please use the link: https://rtcwashoe.com/contact-us/

Final Feasibility Report Summary

The Northeast Connector Feasibility Study evaluated the feasibility of a potential new east-west roadway connection between Spanish Springs/east Sparks and the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (TRIC). The study was intended to determine whether a new connection could provide additional transportation capacity, improve regional travel reliability, support economic growth, and provide information for future regional transportation decisions.

The study evaluated six potential corridor alternatives through a two-level screening process. The initial screening evaluated the corridors based on projected future traffic benefits, with the Vista Boulevard (Golden Eagle) and La Posada corridors advancing for additional evaluation. These two corridors were then evaluated in greater detail based on transportation performance, environmental considerations, engineering feasibility, right-of-way impacts, and conceptual costs.

The Final Feasibility Report determined that both the Vista Boulevard (Golden Eagle) and La Posada corridors are feasible for potential future project development. The feasibility study does not identify a preferred corridor or commit either corridor to construction.

The corridor alignments shown in the Final Feasibility Report are planning-level concepts and would require additional refinement. If the Northeast Connector advances, future phases would include additional engineering, environmental review, public and agency involvement, identification of funding, and additional approvals before a project could proceed to construction.

At this time, no decision has been made to advance either corridor into the environmental phase, and no funding has been specifically allocated for that purpose.

Latest News

The Northeast Connector Feasibility study has been completed. The final Feasibility report, including the technical appendices, is available for review.

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Resources:

• • *New* NEC Fact Sheet
  • *New* NEC Frequently Asked Questions
  • *New* Rail Study
  • Public Meeting Flyer (12/2025)
  • Public Meeting Presentation Boards (3/2026)
  • NEC Public Meeting Presentation (English) (12/2025)
  • NEC Public Meeting Presentation (Spanish) (12/2025)

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