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LEMMON DRIVE
 TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS AND RESILIENCY PROJECT

Safer travel, flood resilience, and improved access for Lemmon Valley

Community Investment

$73 Million
RTC Fuel Tax

Location

Fleetwood Dr to Ramsey Way

Goal

Improve Safety & Flood Resilience

Status

Environmental
Review 

ABOUT

ABOUT 

The RTC, in collaboration with regional partners, stakeholders, and the community, is leading an initiative to design and reconstruct a safer, more resilient Lemmon Drive between Fleetwood Drive and Ramsey Way. The Lemmon Drive Traffic Improvements & Resiliency Project will assess the reconstruction of the roadway above the 100-year floodplain to enhance safety, connectivity, and resilience, particularly in adverse weather conditions and emergency events.

The proposed Lemmon Drive will have two lanes of traffic, one in each direction, north of Palace Drive. Lemmon Drive between Fleetwood Drive and Patrician Drive will increase to two lanes in each direction to improve traffic operations.

 

Community Benefits:

  • An elevated roadway to mitigate potential flooding impacts on the transportation network while allowing reliable access by residents and emergency services during weather events

  • Enhanced multimodal access (pedestrian, bicycle, and equestrian)

  • Enhanced walkway access from Lemmon Drive to Lemmon Valley Elementary School

  • Enhance safety for the traveling public by eliminating driveway access to Lemmon Drive

  • A substantial $50 million investment into the Lemmon Valley community

  • Operational improvements from Fleetwood Drive to Palace Drive

 

The Lemmon Drive Traffic Improvements & Resiliency Project is a significant step toward creating a more resilient and safe Lemmon Drive, fostering a robust and secure transportation network.

Project Timeline

Project timeline infographic

STUDY AREA

Study Area Map of the project limits
CONTACT

GET IN TOUCH

Project Manager

Bryan Byrne, P.E.​

Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
775.335.1865
bbyrne@rtcwashoe.com

Media Contact

Josh MacEachern
RTC Washoe Public Information Officer
1105 Terminal Way, Reno NV 89502
jmaceachern@rtcwashoe.com
775.420.1727

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