Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County - RTC

10/21/2026

Sparks Boulevard update: New pavement is on the way this weekend.

Sparks Boulevard will close from Disc Drive to just south of Baring Boulevard from 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25. Paving depends on the weather, so the schedule may shift. Baring Boulevard will also close between Goldy Way and Springland Drive while crews pave the travel lanes, turn pockets and the Sparks-Baring intersection. South of the closure, Sparks Boulevard will stay open to southbound traffic only down to Prater Way.

Stay safe around construction areas, and reach out to RTC with any questions!

Text SPARKS to 866-540-8466 for project updates.

10/21/2026

Heads up Washoe County!

The National Weather Service says rain, gusty winds and possible thunderstorms are in the forecast tonight through Thursday, with snow possible at higher elevations. Some showers may bring heavy rain and localized flooding, especially in poor drainage areas and near recent burn scars.

Take extra caution if you live in or near these burn scars. After a fire, burned soil may repel water, allowing rain to run off quickly and carry ash, rocks and debris downhill.

Take time now to prepare:

• Clear leaves and debris from gutters and drains around your property.
• Fill sandbags if you need them.
• Never walk or drive through floodwater. Turn around and find another route.

City of Reno sandbag locations (bring a shovel; we have bags):

• Mira Loma Park, 3000 South McCarran Blvd.
• Moya Boulevard and Red Baron Boulevard
• Reno Fire Station #5, 1500 Mayberry Drive
• Horseman’s Park, 2800 Pioneer Drive
• Idlewild Park, Peace Officer Memorial, 2055 Idlewild Drive
• City of Reno Corporation Yard, 1640 East Commercial Row

10/16/2026

Your RTC Board meets today at 9 a.m.! See the decisions shaping how our region moves.

Tune in live (or watch later) at youtube.com/.

10/14/2026

The Keystone Avenue Bridge has carried traffic over the Truckee River since 1966, and its replacement is getting closer.

Join RTC on Thursday, Oct. 22, to see where the project stands and what’s next for the bridge and the corridor around it. Drop in anytime from 4 to 7 p.m., or catch the project presentation at 5:30 p.m. at McKinley Arts & Culture Center.

Learn more and share your input at KeystoneBridgeProject.com

Información en español: KeystoneBridgeProject.com/es

10/14/2026

USA PARKWAY CLOSURE INFO from Storey County

****ROAD CLOSURE TAHOE RENO INDUSTRIAL CENTER***

USA Parkway (north and south bound lanes) are closed at Innovation Way due to a water main break. At this time, there is no estimated time of reopening. AVOID THE AREA.

Highway updates: NVRoads.com

10/09/2026

Downtown Reno just got a lot greener. 🚲

Yesterday, RTC commissioners, staff and our partners at the City of Reno gathered under the Reno Arch to celebrate the new bright green bike lanes on Virginia Street, the first in a series of upgrades coming with the Biggest Little Bike Network.

Why just cut a ribbon when you can ride through it in a pedicab?

The Biggest Little Bike Network will make it safer and easier to walk, bike and scoot between the University of Nevada, Downtown and MidTown, while keeping access open for drivers and local businesses. Construction continues on Virginia, Fifth and Vine streets and the Evans Avenue/Lake Street/Sinclair Street corridor, with completion expected in summer 2027.

Thank you to City of Reno Government, Mayor Hillary Schieve, our RTC commissioners and partners across the community for helping us celebrate this milestone!

Learn more at BiggestLittleBikeNetwork.com.

09/29/2026

Paving begins Thursday on the West Fourth Street Safety Project.

🚧 Oct. 1-29: closed from Keystone Avenue to Vine Street, one-way westbound to Stoker Avenue.

🚧 Oct. 5-Nov. 13: one-way eastbound from McCarran Boulevard to Summit Ridge Drive.

Thank you for your patience!

Learn more at fourthstreetimprovements.com/west-fourth

09/22/2026

RTC and Storey County will host a special meeting Tuesday, Sept. 29, to discuss the Northeast Connector project and the corridors under consideration. The meeting will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Washoe County Chambers, 1001 E. Ninth St., Reno. https://bit.ly/3TLpVAr

09/18/2026

The RTC Board of Commissioners unanimously selected Dale Keller to become the agency's next Executive Director. https://bit.ly/4yMgS12

09/15/2026

Construction begins Sept. 21 on the Biggest Little Bike Network

The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC), in partnership with the City of Reno, will begin construction on the Biggest Little Bike Network on Sept. 21, 2026.

The project will improve safety and connectivity for people walking, biking and using scooters while maintaining access for people driving, visiting businesses and traveling through Downtown Reno.

Learn more at www.biggestlittlebikenetwork.com.