RTC and Kiewit Western Co. provide UNR students a brief project overview
and safety meeting prior to the field visit.

Students learn about material excavation and drainage basins south of the Truckee River.

First rebar cage being moved to the drilled shaft site.

First rebar cage being moved to the drilled shaft site.

First rebar cage being moved to the drilled shaft site.

Fabricating the rebar cage for the first drilled shaft.

Corrugated metal pipe casing being lifted to the first drilled shaft location for Veterans Memorial Bridge.

Assembly of rebar cages.  Once completed, the cages will measure
more than 100 feet long and weigh approximately 30 tons.

Major improvements underway on the SouthEast Connector Project.
From left to right: drill rig; excavation for new curb and gutter on Greg Street; concrete paving preparation on Sparks Boulevard; and crane to lift rebar cages into shafts.

Construction crews preparing the project drainage basins.

Construction crews preparing the project drainage basins.

Construction begins on Sparks Blvd. and Greg St. improvements.

Construction begins on Sparks Blvd. and Greg St. improvements.

Mira Loma Drive where it will intersect with the SouthEast Connector, looking southwest.

Truckee River at the new crossing with the SouthEast Connector, looking southwest.

Truckee River Bridge rendering looking north towards Sparks from Clean Water Way.

Photographic Rendering of the new Truckee River Bridge looking west.

Site of Future Truckee River Bridge looking north to Sparks Blvd.

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SouthEast Connector Project

The SouthEast Connector Project is an important investment in the Truckee Meadows that addresses long‐term transportation needs and improves the mobility of people, goods and services throughout northern Nevada. The project is an ongoing effort between the RTC, partner agencies and the community that began almost 40 years ago. Once completed, the new roadway will stretch 5.5 miles from the intersection of Greg Street and Sparks Boulevard at the northern end, to South Meadows Parkway and Veterans Parkway at the southern end. The road will be three lanes in each direction with two new signals at Mira Loma Drive and Pembroke Drive.

Benefits of the Project

The SouthEast Connector project will provide many long-term benefits to the community and the quality of life in the Truckee Meadows. The project team is continuing to develop strategies to improve operations; enhance the environment; increase economic opportunities by creating local and long-term jobs; and increase safety. To learn more about the project benefits click here.