North Valleys Improvement Projects
Lemmon Drive Traffic Improvements & Resiliency Project Public Hearing
The comment period will close on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 5 p.m.
North Valleys Improvement Projects
Welcome to the North Valleys Improvement Projects website. We’re working to improve traffic flow and safety in your neighborhood. This site features project information from RTC Washoe, NDOT, the City of Reno, Washoe County, and the Washoe County School District.
Timeline
2023
This phase will include a third southbound travel lane, auxiliary lanes between the interchanges in both the northbound and southbound directions, new braided ramp at Panther Valley and the rehabilitation of the existing roadway.
To enhance traffic mobility and safety, NDOT is currently conducting environmental review and design engineering, and anticipates beginning construction on the following U.S. 395 North Valleys improvement project by 2023.
2024
Work includes roadway rehabilitation, removal and replacement of degraded curb and gutter, upgrading pedestrian ramps to be ADA compliant, installation of new catch basins to improve drainage, removal of bus stops, striping and signage improvements.
Part of RTC’s Pavement Preservation Program, this project will reconstruct the pavement on North Virginia Street from the Lawlor roundabout to North McCarran Boulevard. Anticipated improvements include roadway reconstruction, bike lanes, and other roadway appurtenances as deemed necessary, such as portions of sidewalk, curb and gutter, and median.
2025
The project includes widening Lemmon Drive from US 395 to Military Road from four lanes to six lanes (Segment #01) and widening Lemmon Drive from Fleetwood Drive to Ramsay Way from two lanes to four lanes (Segment #02).
2026
