The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County has officially broken ground on the Veterans Roundabout Project, beginning Monday, July 7. The initiative aims to improve traffic flow and safety at a busy regional junction.
According to RTC, the project includes a new roundabout at Veterans Parkway and Geiger Grade Road, along with upgrades to the adjacent intersection connecting South Virginia Street, Geiger Grade Road, and Mount Rose Highway.
During construction, travelers can expect detours and lane closures — though the agency says essential movement through the area will remain open.
“One lane in each direction of traffic will be kept open for the duration of the roundabout project,” RTC confirmed in a recent statement.
To help reduce congestion, a left-turn lane and through-lane will remain available in each direction at the S. Virginia Street/Geiger Grade Road/Mount Rose Highway intersection throughout construction.
Residents and commuters are encouraged to stay updated via the RTC project website for the latest traffic impacts and timeline adjustment
Improving Access, Safety, and Regional Mobility
The Veterans Roundabout Project is part of a broader infrastructure strategy to address growing traffic volumes in the southern part of Reno and surrounding communities. As housing developments and commuter activity increase near Geiger Grade and Mt. Rose, transportation planners see this intersection as critical.
Roundabouts are increasingly used to reduce severe crashes, lower vehicle speeds, and improve traffic efficiency without traffic signals. RTC is following similar models already deployed successfully in other parts of Washoe County.
Once complete, the new roundabout is expected to enhance safety and reduce delays during peak travel hours.
Community members have raised concerns about construction-related delays, but RTC says the project has been carefully staged to minimize disruption.
The agency urges all drivers to follow posted signage and exercise caution while navigating the area during the months ahead. Updates and construction progress will be shared regularly on the RTC website and through local media outlets.
Originally reported by 2 News Nevada.
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