PROJECT DETAILS
RTC Project No. 227001

RTC Project Manager (PM)
Jeffrey Wilbrecht, P.E.
(775) 335-1872
jwilbrecht@rtcwashoe.com

RTC Engineering Department
(775) 348-0171
(775) 348-0170 fax

Design Firm: ATKINS North America

Construction Contractor: To be determined

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project will increase safety, add roadway capacity, and improve bicycle and pedestrian facilities by widening Sparks Boulevard between Greg Street and Baring Boulevard. Please visit SparksBLVDproject.com to learn more about the project.

LATEST NEWS
The RTC in cooperation with the City of Sparks, Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is initiating an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate and document the proposed Project’s potential impacts.

Design of the southern segment (Phase 1) of the project, between Greg Street and I-80, is advancing as an early action project and is currently projected to go into construction in 2022.  Final design of this phase is nearly complete.

The project team is working on final design for the segment of the project between I-80 and Baring Boulevard (Phase 2).  A draft EA has been prepared and is undergoing final reviews.  Public review and comment on the EA expected in early 2022.

SCHEDULE
Planning: N/A
Environmental: Spring 2020 – Spring 2021
Preliminary Design: Spring 2021 – Fall 2021
Final Design: Fall 2021 – Spring 2023
Construction: to be determined based on funding

FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Total Project Estimate: $57,800,000
Funding Source: RTC Fuel Tax

 

Post updated on: December 31, 2021

Sparks Boulevard Capacity Improvement (Greg Street to Baring Boulevard) Project Map