PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC), in cooperation with the City of Reno and with the participation of the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineering (USACE), and the Carson-Truckee Water Conservancy District (CTWCD), is proceeding with replacing the two nearly century-old Arlington Avenue Bridges that have become structurally deficient. RTC completed a Feasibility Study in June 2021 which compiled input from public and technical community members, organized and monitored input from stakeholder and technical advisory meetings, and summarized the development of conceptual bridge alternatives. The project is located within the City of Reno between Island Avenue and West First Street, including the roadway through Wingfield Park. Proving access over the Truckee River and to the natural island of Wingfield Park, a single pier North Bridge will replace the existing two-pier structure, and the South Bridge will remain a clear span structure. The RTC is currently completing an environmental study (NEPA Clearance) and final design, with in-river construction scheduled to begin July 1, 2025. (Get more Project Background.)
LATEST NEWS
Take the RTC Arlington Bridge Project Survey
Virtual Public Information Meeting #3. The June 2023 Public Information Meeting is divided up into five mini-presentations. The five videos and Accessible PDF presentations are focused on providing updates for project overview, Build-A-Bridge tool survey results, Whitewater Park User Coordination, design details, and the environmental study.
PIM#3B:
August 2022 Build-A-Bridge Results
PIM#3C:
Whitewater Park Coordination
PHOTO RENDERINGS
Responses to Comments received during Public Information Meeting #2 in August 2022
Responses to Comments Provided During PIM #2
CITY OF RENO FUTURE PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Provide your input for future improvements at Barbara Bennett and Wingfield Parks
The City of Reno invites you to take part in a survey to gather feedback regarding future enhancements of Barbara Bennett and Wingfield Parks in downtown Reno. The master plan survey helps ensure the community’s voice is heard, and it will play a role in shaping the future of these spaces.
The master plan project at Wingfield and Barbara Bennett Park will guide planning for improvements to the parks that will accommodate a wide range of ages, abilities, and interests for years to come.
You can take the survey online today through June 16, 2023. It can be accessed at the links below.
The survey should take 10-15 minutes to complete. We thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Take the City of Reno Future Park Improvements Survey
Take the City of Reno Future Park Improvements Survey (Spanish)
TIMELINE
The two Arlington Avenue Bridges are structurally deficient due to their age and repeated exposure to flood events. The (North Bridge was originally constructed in 1921, widened 20’ to the east in 1939, and widened 16’ to the west in 1977. The South Bridge was constructed in 1939 in its current configuration. Replacement concepts were suggested in the City of Reno’s 2009 TRAction Visioning Project. The RTC began building on the TRAction Project in 2019, undertaking a feasibility study to develop specific bridge concepts and aesthetic themes, identify design and environmental constraints, review flood protection requirements and analyze pedestrian and multimodal access to Wingfield Park. View RTC Project Milestones, including design and construction, from November 2019 through 2026.
PROJECT FUNDING
The estimated total construction cost of the Project in the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) is $27 to $32 million. The Project is fully funded through construction as indicated on the Statewide TIP (ver 8) for project number WA20170122. Highway INFRA COVID funds are being utilized for preliminary engineering, environmental evaluation, final engineering, and bidding services. The RTC was excited to receive additional federal dollars to help pay for the construction of the bridges ($7 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (RAISE) Grant and $2 million Congressional Directive earmark funds). $7.5 million in STBG federal funds have been allocated to the project with local fuel tax providing the remaining funds needed. The overall project funding split is 66% federal and 34% local including both design and construction services.
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