News Summary
Las Vegas is bracing for significant road closures as construction on the Clark County 215 Beltway and events, including the L’Etape Las Vegas bicycle race, take place. These closures will affect traffic patterns and lead to delays for drivers. The Nevada Department of Transportation is managing these changes by offering alternative routes for motorists while also collaborating with Waze for real-time updates. The ongoing Tropicana Road Improvement Project is also impacting local businesses. Officials aim to minimize disruptions while enhancing the city’s infrastructure for future use.
Las Vegas to Experience Road Closures Due to Construction and Events
Road closures are set to affect traffic in Las Vegas as construction continues on the Clark County 215 Beltway and related events take place in the area. These road modifications are intended to improve infrastructure and accommodate special events, but they will also lead to significant delays for drivers.
Clark County 215 Beltway Closures
Starting soon, closures on the Clark County 215 Beltway between Summerlin Parkway and Far Hills Avenue will take effect. The purpose of these closures is to build falsework for a new bridge that will connect future ramps from southbound CC-215 to eastbound Summerlin Parkway.
The first phase of closures will occur from Sunday night, May 18, through Tuesday morning, May 20. CC-215 will be closed at Summerlin Parkway from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. during this period. Northbound traffic will be diverted to the Summerlin offramp before being redirected back onto CC-215.
Following this, from Tuesday night, May 20, through Thursday morning, May 22, CC-215 will be closed from Summerlin Parkway to Far Hills Avenue from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Southbound traffic will be advised to take Summerlin Parkway eastbound, then Anasazi Drive southbound, and finally Far Hills Avenue westbound to rejoin CC-215.
Additional Closures for L’Etape Las Vegas
In addition to the CC-215 closures, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) announced road closures related to the L’Etape Las Vegas by Tour De France Bicycle Race. On Sunday, May 4, State Route 159 (W. Charleston Blvd./Red Rock Canyon Rd) will be closed in both directions from Desert Foothills Dr. to State Route 160 from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. Las Vegas Metro Police will escort local traffic during this time. It is important to note that access to the Red Rock Scenic Loop and nearby hiking trails will be unavailable.
Moreover, the westbound lanes of State Route 160 will be closed between the junction with State Route 159 and mile marker 27 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the same day. The Nevada State Police Highway Patrol will manage traffic in this area with a pilot car operation utilizing the eastbound travel lanes.
Anticipated Delays and Alternative Routes
Drivers in Las Vegas are warned to anticipate significant delays due to these road closures and are advised to exercise caution in work zones. Motorists are encouraged to consider alternative detour routes to avoid congested areas during these construction times.
Collaboration with Technology for Updates
NDOT is collaborating with Waze, a navigation software application, to provide real-time updates on highway restrictions. As construction can be affected by weather or other unforeseen conditions, schedules may change, and it is advisable for travelers to stay informed.
Impact of Ongoing Tropicana Road Improvement Project
In a separate construction project, the Tropicana Road Improvement Project continues, which involves replacing an old bridge at the Tropicana interchange on I-15. This project has been in progress for over three years and has notably affected local businesses, such as Tripp Ink Tattoo Company, due to reduced foot traffic.
During the current phase of construction, Tropicana Road is shut down in both directions between Polaris Avenue and the New York New York hotel starting Sunday at 9 p.m. until Friday morning. Business owners in the area are hopeful that the completion of construction will lead to an increase in traffic flow, especially given the proximity of Allegiant Stadium.
As Las Vegas prepares for both construction and events, the NDOT and local officials aim to minimize disruptions while enhancing the city’s infrastructure for future use.
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Additional Resources
- KTNV: CC-215 Beltway Closures
- Wikipedia: Traffic (transport)
- 8 News Now: I-15 Overnight Closures
- Google Search: Las Vegas traffic news
- News 3 LV: L’Etape Las Vegas Road Closures
- Google Scholar: Las Vegas road closures
- Fox 5 Vegas: Tropicana Road Closure Impact
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Las Vegas construction
- KTNV: I-15 Tropicana Project Closure
- Google News: Las Vegas road construction
