LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The final stage of a months-long repaving project around the Las Vegas Strip ahead of the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix will commence on Monday.
Race officials announced the final stage of the project will last from Monday, July 31 to Friday, October 6.
For now, drivers can expect lane restrictions on the following roads:
- Sands Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard from July 31 to August 4
- Las Vegas Boulevard from August 7 to August 11
- Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon Avenue from August 14 to August 18
- Harmon Avenue from August 21 to August 25
- Around the MSG Sphere site from September 18 to September 22
- Harmon Avenue and Koval Lane and around the F1 paddock site from September 24 to September 29
- Koval Lane from October 2 to October 6
Howard Wilson is an Uber driver who says all the road work has made his job much harder.
He was between rides Friday when he took a moment to reflect on the past few months.
"It's had a major impact," Wilson says. "It's taking forever to get somebody from point A to point B. The traffic gets so heavy, you just sit there."
He says the congestion isn't just bad for drivers, but also for those using ride shares vehicles and taxis.
"Especially if people have reservations for dinner or a show, it's a big problem for riders," Wilson says. "And for me, it's making me lose money because I can't enough rides."
Wilson estimates that he's probably losing $5 or $10 per hour because of the delays.
"It's an absolute mess," Wilson says. "For me, it's not worth it to have the race here. I think that would be true if you ask 90% of the people here. If I may be honest, I think it's being done by the rich for the rich."
The schedule released Friday is the most current schedule but it may change, Grand Prix officials advised.
