City of Reno Celebrates Phase One Completion of the Riverside Drive Berm Project

The project, which started back in January 2026, aimed to raise and stabilize the berm and sidewalk along the north bank of the Truckee River between Booth Street and Lundsford Park to meet the required 14,000 cubic-feet-per-second flood-capacity standards.

Crews also replaced the existing five-foot sidewalk with a new 10-foot accessible pathway and installed riprap to protect the riverbank from erosion.

This is the first phase of planned flood-protection improvements along the Truckee River. All trees surrounding the project were protected during the construction.

"The RiverWalk is a beloved place for our residents, and I'm thrilled to see these improvements help preserve our natural public spaces," said Ward 1 Councilmember Kathleen Taylor. "Projects like the Riverside Drive Berm Project are essential to maintaining these public areas and ensuring they remain enjoyable for years to come."

"We're proactively protecting our outdoor spaces for future generations with this project," said Ward 2 Councilmember Naomi Duerr. "This area is an important part of the RiverWalk experience for both residents and visitors, and I'm excited to see these phase one improvements completed."

The construction costs of $1,398,933 is funded by the Truckee River Flood Management Authority (TRFMA) through an Interlocal Funding Agreement approved by Reno City Council in July 2025. Design funding is provided by the Carson-Truckee Water Conservancy District (CTWCD). Construction was managed by the City of Reno.

Phase two of the project is currently in the design, analysis, and permitting stages. This phase will include construction of a floodwall west of Booth Street to continue enhancing flood protection along the Truckee River and achieve the 14,000-cubic-feet-per-second flood-capacity standard. Construction is expected to begin in summer 2028.