Downtown Las Vegas Sees Lane Reductions for Major Sign Project

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Traffic changes in downtown Las Vegas due to construction.

News Summary

Motorists in downtown Las Vegas should expect significant lane reductions and overnight closures starting May 27 due to a major sign replacement and interchange project. The project will replace existing I-515 signs with new I-11 signs, affecting several key highways and local roads. Lane closures will be scheduled to minimize disruption, with warnings for drivers to plan ahead for potential delays and consider alternative routes.

Las Vegas – Motorists should prepare for significant lane reductions and overnight closures in downtown Las Vegas beginning Tuesday, May 27, due to a major sign replacement and interchange project. The work will last until Thursday, May 29, impacting several key highways and local roads.

The project centers on the replacement of existing Interstate 515 (I-515) signs with new Interstate 11 (I-11) signs. The affected roadways include portions of I-11, U.S. 95, U.S. 93, I-215, along with various local roads throughout the area. This construction effort is part of a broader initiative to improve traffic signage and enhance navigation for drivers.

Overnight lane closures will take place during specific times to minimize disruption. The schedule is as follows:

9 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, to 5 a.m. Wednesday, May 28
9 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, to 5 a.m. Thursday, May 29
9 p.m. Thursday, May 29, to 5 a.m. Friday, May 30

Additionally, starting May 29 and continuing until June 26, Tropicana Avenue westbound from Las Vegas Boulevard to Polaris will have only one lane open nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. This will require careful navigation by drivers who frequently use this route.

The project will also impact the Harmon on-ramp to I-15 southbound, which will be fully closed at night on June 1, 2, 11, 12, and 15 from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Correspondingly, the I-15 northbound off-ramp to Harmon will also be closed during these nights, potentially causing delays for those heading in that direction.

More closures are expected in the following weeks including:

I-15 northbound CD Road at Russell and the Russell on-ramp to I-15 northbound will be fully closed on June 3 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
The I-15 northbound off-ramp to Tropicana/Frank Sinatra will be closed on June 3 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
The Tropicana on-ramp to I-15 southbound will be closed on June 4 during the same hours.
I-15 southbound CD Road to Russell/I-215 westbound will also be closed on June 4 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

For the duration of the project, Tropicana Avenue eastbound and westbound from Polaris to Valley View will maintain two lanes open in each direction from June 1 through July 1, operating continuously. Meanwhile, Frank Sinatra Drive will have one lane traffic in each direction between Bellagio and Reno on June 9 and 10 from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Driver access will also be restricted on Harmon Avenue, which will have nightly lane restrictions from June 1, 2, 11, 12, and 15 with one lane available in each direction from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) advises motorists to plan ahead for potential delays and to consider alternative routes during this period. As construction progresses, it is essential for drivers in the area to remain alert and aware of changing road conditions.

Overall, this sign replacement and interchange improvement project is part of ongoing efforts to enhance traffic management in downtown Las Vegas. Motorists are encouraged to stay informed about the status of the work and to heed posted signs and instructions from road crews.