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Council authorizes plans and bid advertising for Central Avenue–University Drive traffic signal; construction expected in 2026
Summary
The council authorized approval of plans, specifications and estimates, will advertise for bids, and agreed to file a CEQA notice of exemption for a traffic signal upgrade at Central Avenue and University Drive; construction is estimated to start in August with completion in December 2026.
The Carson City Council approved staff’s recommendation to finalize design documents and advertise for construction bids for the traffic signal modifications at Central Avenue and University Drive.
Staff said the signal project has been under discussion for some time; upon approval the anticipated schedule is: advertise and award the construction contract in winter, order major materials in March, begin construction in August and complete the work in December 2026. Staff also recommended filing a notice of exemption under CEQA Section 15301 for the project.
Why this matters: The intersection has been a frequent topic for residents and council members. Councilmember Cedric Hicks described the approval as overdue and praised staff for moving the long-planned project into the procurement stage.
Action taken
The council voted to approve the plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E), to authorize staff to advertise for construction bids and to file the required CEQA notice of exemption. Council members emphasized that staff should pursue all opportunities to accelerate procurement where feasible, though staff noted multiple external factors (for example, equipment lead times) affect the schedule.
Ending
With the authorization to advertise and proceed into procurement, the project moves into the construction-bid and contract award phase. Staff estimated construction completion in December 2026 but pledged to push timelines where possible.
