LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Heading into race week, locals and visitors alike are going to quickly become familiar with two terms: Hot, cold and warm tracks.
Starting overnight Tuesday, hot track closures will start to go into effect at midnight leading into Wednesday morning.
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Hot track times will be in effect when the race circuit, additional roads in the area and entrances to the track will be shut down for the Las Vegas Grand Prix or preparations. Warm track periods will mark when the same roads are open to the public for use.
Las Vegas will be under hot track conditions during the following times:
- Wednesday, Nov. 15, 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m.
- Wednesday, Nov. 15, 11 p.m. to Thurs, Nov. 16, 6 a.m.
- Thursday, Nov. 16, 5 p.m. to Friday, Nov. 17, 4 a.m.
- Friday, Nov. 17, 5 p.m. to Saturday, Nov. 18, 4 a.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 18, 5 p.m.. to Sunday, Nov. 19, 4 a.m.
The race circuit roads will be closed during these times. However, the following roads will also be shut down:
- Las Vegas Blvd. from Spring Mountain to Harmon in both directions
- Koval from Sands to Harmon
- Harmon from Las Vegas Blvd. to Koval
- Sands from Las Vegas Blvd. to Manhattan St (first street east of Koval
- Flamingo from I-15 ramp to Koval
- Spring Mountain from I-15 ramp to Sands and Koval
Clark County officials warn motorists that long delays are expected and to plan trips around the impacted areas accordingly.
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Traffic alerts can be sent straight to your phone by texting F1LV to 31996.
