Beginning the evening of August 17, drivers in Reno’s North Valleys will see Golden Valley Road closed to through traffic each night from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. The closure runs between North Hills Boulevard and North Virginia Street while crews prepare for a bridge‑widening project beneath U.S. 395.
What motorists can expect
During the nightly closure the road will remain open during daytime hours, but the northbound U.S. 395 off‑ramp to Golden Valley Road will experience intermittent overnight shutdowns. Detour routes are posted and will be clearly marked. The U.S. 395 mainline and the Golden Valley freeway ramps stay open, though drivers should anticipate occasional delays.
Broader construction schedule
The Golden Valley interchange work is part of the second phase of a multi‑year project to expand U.S. 395 to three lanes in each direction between North McCarran Boulevard and Stead Boulevard. Phase 2 began on July 13 and is slated to continue through early 2028. After the Golden Valley closures are completed, similar overnight shutdowns are planned for the Lemmon Drive interchange.
In addition to the interchange work, U.S. 395 will see reduced lanes overnight from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. along the corridor between North McCarran Boulevard and Stead Boulevard. Each direction will be limited to a single lane, with intermittent ramp closures and clearly marked detours. The speed limit in the work zone remains 55 mph around the clock.
Project details
The overall project adds a lane in each direction of U.S. 395, creates dedicated merging lanes at freeway ramps, and replaces the temporary traffic signal at the Golden Valley interchange with a permanent system. The interchange will be realigned to provide two lanes accessing southbound U.S. 395.
Other improvements include pavement rehabilitation, new sound and retaining walls, upgraded lighting and intelligent‑transportation systems, fresh striping, updated roadside signs, landscaping, drainage upgrades, and wider shoulders for enhanced safety and incident response.
Why the work matters
Traffic volumes in the North Valleys have risen from about 45,000 vehicles per day in 2014 to roughly 50,000 in 2025. The widening and associated upgrades aim to improve mobility, reduce congestion, and increase safety for the growing number of commuters.
Construction schedules may shift in response to emerging fire‑evacuation needs. Residents can sign up for real‑time alerts by texting “NorthValleys” to 1‑866‑540‑8466.
Original reporting: 2news.com — read the source article.
