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This project is substantially complete.
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Traffic Control Update

Final roadway paving operations on Mill Street will begin on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, until approximately May 1, 2026. During this operation, Mill Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction from the I-580 overpass to just west of Kietzke Lane 24/7. Traffic control will also include side street access closures at Golden Lane, Reservation Road, Sunshine Lane and business driveway closures. Some turning movements will be restricted at the intersection of Mill Street and Kietzke Lane. Please follow marked detours.

Anticipated Traffic Control *subject to change

  • Golden Lane CLOSED beginning March 31 to April 10
  • Sunshine Lane CLOSED beginning April 12 to April 17
  • Mill Street reduced to one lane in each direction 24/7 beginning on April 1
  • Reservation Road CLOSED beginning April 1 for approximately three weeks
  • Reservation Road, Golden Lane and Sunshine Lane CLOSED one night, April 16
  • New signalized intersection at Mill Street and Golden Lane, May 2026

Anticipated Construction Operations

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ABOUT THE PROJECT

The project will include operational and capacity improvements on Mill Street from 300 feet west of Kietzke Lane to Terminal Way in Reno, Nevada, approximately 0.75 miles in total length.

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Improvements Will Include

  • Widening of Mill Street from four to five lanes 300 feet west of Kietzke Lane to the I-580 southbound entrance ramp.
  • Free-flow right turn from eastbound Mill Street to southbound I-580.
  • New signalized intersection at Mill Street and Golden Lane; in conjunction with the closure of Mill Street access from Redwood Place and Louise Street
  • Intersection safety and operational improvements at the intersections of Reservation Drive and Matley Lane by allowing right-in / right-out only movements to/from Mill Street.
  • Undergrounding existing overhead utilities along the south side of Mill Street between Kietzke Lane and the I-580 Freeway.
  • Undergrounding existing overhead utilities along the north side of Mill Street between the I-580 Freeway and Matley Lane.
  • Drainage improvements to accommodate roadway widening.
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements

Project Map

Improvements will take place on Mill Streetfrom 300 feet west of Kietzke Lane to Terminal Way.