The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County has begun the early stages of its Eagle Canyon Extension study by reviewing different options for a roadway that could potentially connect the Spanish Springs area to the North Valleys area.
The location of the roadway has not yet be determined. Additionally, the study is evaluating existing traffic operations and safety on Eagle Canyon Drive to identify potential improvements. The RTC of Washoe County is seeking the community’s input throughout the development of the Eagle Canyon Extension study.
The RTC of Washoe County invites the community to two upcoming Eagle Canyon Extension study community meetings, one in Lemmon Valley and one in Spanish Springs. Both meetings will offer the same presentation at 5:30 p.m. The RTC of Washoe County also plans to livestream the meetings from its Facebook page.
The need for this study arose from the North Valleys' Multimodal Transportation Study completed by the RTC of Washoe County in February 2017. Through that process, North Valleys' residents expressed a desire for a direct connection between the two areas, as both have been experiencing, and are expected to continue to experience, significant growth in housing and employment. The proposed roadway would help to alleviate traffic currently utilizing US 395, the Spaghetti Bowl and Pyramid Highway, and improve regional traffic flow.
Construction on this potential new roadway is anticipated to occur within the 2027-2040 timeframe, as identified by the RTC’s Regional Transportation Plan.
